Advanced Communications (6 credits)
The advanced communication courses are intended to provide students with the skills and education to do effective research, writing, and communicating at the upper level of an undergraduate program. The following courses are required:
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768.312 Professional Research and Writing
Research is not the private domain of scholars. Business and IT professionals who know how to conduct advanced research and to present their findings in clear, readable prose bring indispensable skills to their workplace. These skills require mastery of the information process: (1) locating and accessing information (at the library, on-line, or in the field); (2) evaluating this information through a critical examination of its sources (author, publisher, etc.); (3) synthesizing and presenting information in a sophisticated argument that conforms to professional guidelines for documentation (e.g. MLA, APA). Students in this course work with several research tools—including periodical indices, government documents, electronic databases, on-line search engines, interviews, and surveys—to create a well-documented and written research paper. Particular attention is given to evaluating arguments, methods, and information sources. (3 credits) (3 credits)
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768.310 Business Communication
Students will examine various principles, forms, and methods of business communication and will learn strategies for effective communication in the workplace. Course assignments will provide practical application of technical research and writing techniques and will address written communication formats based on the type of information to be shared as well as its purpose. Students will also develop the interpersonal communication skills necessary to succeed in the workplace. (3 credits)
