Certificate in Business Communications

The Certificate in Business Communications program is designed to give participants the knowledge, skills, and abilities to begin a career that demands effective communication skills. The certificate is comprised of courses at the undergraduate level that will give students foundations in written, oral communication, and business skills to prepare in today’s evolving and highly competitive business environment. A total of nine courses build strong written and oral communication skills in core subject areas and develop analytical, critical, and creative thinking. Elective courses guide students into optional areas of business and advanced communications subjects. Students who join the program should expect to acquire the core knowledge and skills needed to understand and assist in the implementation of business communications.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Analyze and implement interpersonal skills that contribute to effective and satisfying personal, social and professional relationships.  (PLO-1)
• Assist in the preparation of business reports. (PLO-2)
• Assist in the preparation of business communications media. (PLO-3)
• Organize ideas and write effective and concise letters, memos, informal and formal reports to different audiences and for different circumstances. (PLO-4)

Program Requirements

To receive the Certificate in Business Communications from Southern States University, students must successfully complete the five (5) required core courses and four (4) electives for a total of 40.5 credit hours, which is equivalent to 405 contact hours. Students must complete the requirements within a five (5) quarter period.

Core Requirements (5 courses)                                                                    22.5 Quarter Credits

BUS 101         Business Foundations and Analysis                                        4.5 Quarter Credits

BUS 220         Business Communications                                                      4.5 Quarter Credits

ENG 111         Composition and Rhetoric                                                      4.5 Quarter Credits

PHIL 305        Business Ethics                                                                       4.5 Quarter Credits

SPCH 111       Public Speaking                                                                      4.5 Quarter Credits

Business Electives (2 required)                                                                     9 Quarter Credits

ACC 201         Accounting I                                                                           4.5 Quarter Credits

BUS 210         Business Law                                                                          4.5 Quarter Credits

MGT 310        Principles of Management and Organization                          4.5 Quarter Credits

MKT 110         Principles of Marketing                                                           4.5 Quarter Credits

MKT 305        Marketing Fundamentals                                                        4.5 Quarter Credits

Communications Electives (2 required)                                                      9 Quarter Credits

CIS 111           Introduction to Business Information Systems                      4.5 Quarter Credits

ENG 305         Technical Writing                                                                    4.5 Quarter Credits

MKT 320        Sales Strategies                                                                       4.5 Quarter Credits

MKT 411         Introduction to Advertising                                                    4.5 Quarter Credits

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