MGT3815

This course is an advanced communication course focused on public speaking and writing in a business context. Students will blend communication theory with intensive skill building as a way to improve their ability to manage their careers and communicate successfully in the business world. This course is comprised of three main section: advanced public speaking, managerial writing, and career strategies. Students will master the following: (1) traditional correspondence: memo, letter, and proposal writing; (2) electronic correspondence: emails, blogging, text messaging, and instant messaging; (career strategies: resume and cover letter writing; and (4) networking skills including the value proposition and elevator speeches. This class is reserved for Business Scholars and is part of the Business Scholars' 4-year program.

Prerequisites: 'B-' or better in ((WRTG2010/ WRTG2011/ HONOR2211/ EAS1060) OR (AP Lit&Comp score of 4+ OR AP Lang score of 4+ OR CLEP English OR IB English OR Interstate Passport OR Assoc. Deg. OR Bachelor's Deg.)) AND Member of Business Scholars Prog

Fall and Spring