BUS 390

BUED 348 - Business Communication

Syllabus

Fall 2008

Instructor: Lanny Wilke

Office: Brockman 210G

E-Mail: wilkeL@msun.edu Web Site: http://techsci.msun.edu/wilke

Phone: 265-4165 (wk); 265-3196 (hm)

Office Hours: 9:00 - 10:00 M, T, W

Class Schedule: Arranged

Text: Business and Administrative Communication by Locker, 7th edition.

Course Description

A comprehensive view of the scope and importance of communications for business, emphasizing the composition of routine letters, sales and claims correspondence, and special situation letters. Employment applications and resumes will be reviewed. Preparation of special written business reports with oral and graphic presentations covering a wide range of business situations is also included.

Objectives

As we survey recent graduates after they land that first job and ask what skills they need that they didn't pay enough attention to in college, every one has indicated that the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, is most important. It is, then, my primary objective to give you the opportunity to enhance those skills. The objectives of this course are as follows (achievement of these objectives earns you a D):

Demonstrate your understanding of planning, composing, and revising effective correspondence by achieving a minimum of 70% on various writing exercises.

Demonstrate, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, the ability to write informative and positive messages, negative messages, and persuasive messages in both letter and memo forms.

Demonstrate, again with a minimum of 70%, the ability to communicate, work, and write in groups. (Interpersonal communication)

Demonstrate, with at least 70% accuracy, the ability to analyze information and write reports, and demonstrate the ability to plan and present effective oral presentations using graphics and other visuals (including Power Point).

Demonstrate the ability to create your personal resume as well as job application letters, follow-up letters, etc.

Method of Instruction

You will learn by doing. I will tell you how. I will show you how. You will practice on your own after which you will receive feedback, and then you will show me that you can do it on your own. I have also planned a number of "interesting" activities for you to complete as well.

Assignments

Please click on the button titled "Assignments" for the latest requirements.

Students with Special Needs

All students attending Montana State University - Northern are entitled to equal access to academic programs and services. By federal law, students with documented disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations in order to fully participate in the student experience. Students with disabilities are encouraged to advocate for themselves to the extent possible, and Disability Services provides support and assistance in determining what accommodations are best suited to each individual. It is recommended and encouraged that students contact their professor within the first two weeks of class.

To be eligible for these special services students with disabilities must provide the required documentation. For more information and to register with Disability Services, please contact the Assistant Dean of Students in Cowan Hall 213.

Grading

Percentage Grade

93-100% A

87-92% B

77-86% C

70-76% D

Below 70% F

Available Points

Assignments Possible Points

Homework 12 @ 100 1200

Quizzes 15 @ 25 375

Projects 2 @ 100 200

Tests 1 @ 100 100

Resume 1 @ 100 100

Total 1975