BUSI 1030U – Writing and Critical Thinking

Effective professional written and oral presentation skills are the foundation of future academic and career success. The course has three layers, starting with basic writing skills including grammar and composition. The second layer is the preparation of professional written and oral business communications, emails, positive and negative messages; and the preparation and oral presentation of an argumentative report including library research skills and bibliography. The final layer is advanced topics such as mind maps, resume preparation and interview skills, fallacious arguments, business etiquette and conversational skills.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Credit restriction(s): BUSI 1010U, BUSI 1020U
Experiential learning: Yes