BUS 201 - Professional Development

Credit Hours: 2

Development of effective business writing and oral communication skills for the business environment, including: business correspondence, presentation skills and the use of electronic media. Preparation of resumes, cover letters, and thank you letters will be covered as well as interviewing skills; students will complete a mock interview. The role of career planning, personal financial planning and development skills, including budgets and credit scores, in professional career development will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 101 (C- or better is required to take further Business courses) and ENGL 111.