Business 310 Business Communication

Welcome to Business 310.  

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course focuses on the concepts, strategies, and principles of effective communication in business situations. Tools to communicate effectively in a fast-paced technological, global marketplace are emphasized. The course provides opportunities to create, edit, evaluate, and critique business documents and reports. A formal research paper using APA documentation style, analytical skills, and the ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations is required. An oral business presentation with visuals is prepared and delivered.

Some of the course materials for the course will be available through http://d2l.losrios.edu.  Please refer to the class schedule for class meetings.

TEXTBOOKS:

The textbooks can be purchased at the ARC bookstore. 

Business Communication: Building Critical Skills with BCOM, 4th Edition, by Locker and Kaczmarek 

(The current) How: A Handbook for Office Professionals (reference manual) by Clark and Clark