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WSCC 2025-2026 Catalog 
    
WSCC 2025-2026 Catalog

BUS 257 - Business Composition


Offered FL, WI
Lecture- 3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: ENG 111 - English Composition I  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
Develops the ability to research and write effective reports and correspondence by communicating facts, ideas, and opinions in writing.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  • Examine the communication process and how human behavior affects communication in the business environment.
  • Apply business writing principles to plan and compose clear, concise, and accurate business letters and memos that accomplish writer goals.
  • Identify ethical, legal, cultural, and global issues affecting business communication.
  • Select the appropriate communication channel with a specific business situation.
  • Identify and solve business problems through researching and reporting the findings in formal and informal reports using business writing mechanics and design.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the job search process.
  • Research, develop, and present professional and comprehensive business documents that clearly communicate the intended message in a written and spoken report.
  • Exhibit ethical/professional behavior in and out of the classroom in attendance, conduct, assignment completion, teamwork and constructive peer feedback.