Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SAYA-0027 Organization's ID: BUS210 Organization: Saylor Academy Location: Classroom-based Length: 42.66 hours Dates Offered: 5/1/2022 - 4/30/2025 6/1/2018 - 4/30/2022 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Business Communication Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide an examination of effective communication skills as a prerequisite for succeeding in business, with particular attention to communication tools and activities that connect people within and beyond the organization. Learning Outcomes: Apply theories and observations of verbal communication to real-world communication challenges Create business presentations that use verbal and nonverbal communication techniques effectively Explain the importance of effective intrapersonal and interpersonal communication in business environments Prepare a crisis communication plan and know how to give and receive negative news Explain why effective communication is important in a corporate environment Analyze yourself and your audience using what you know about perception Develop self-correcting presentation strategies to lessen anxiety and build self-confidence Critique common formats of written business communication by recognizing standard and nonstandard elements in examples of each format Recognize the impact of cultural differences on effective communication and understand the steps to becoming acculturated for international assignments Solve problems and run productive meetings by understanding groups, teams, and leadership General Topics: Introduction to business communication Delivering your message Understanding your audience Effective business writing Developing and delivering effective business presentations Negative news and crisis communication Intrapersonal and interpersonal business communication Intercultural and international business communication Group communication, teamwork, and leadership Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Computer Based Training Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Saylor Academy ARTH101: Art Appreciation (SAYA-0036) BIO101: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology (SAYA-0019) BUS101: Introduction to Business (SAYA-0020) BUS103: Introduction to Financial Accounting (SAYA-0021) BUS105: Managerial Accounting (SAYA-0009) BUS200: Business Ethics (SAYA-0047) BUS202: Principles of Finance (SAYA-0022) BUS203: Principles of Marketing (SAYA-0023) BUS204: Business Statistics (SAYA-0037) BUS205: Business Law (SAYA-0024) View All Courses Page Content