Advanced Business Communication, Certificate
(Code 765-601)
The Advanced Business Communication Certificate is ideal for all students at UW-Eau Claire who want to develop the oral, written, and technology-mediated communication skills that today’s employers seek. Students write audience-focused business documents; develop oral communication skills required for giving presentations, leading meetings and roundtable discussions, and participating in interviews; and learn how to prepare for and participate in a job search.
Contact the Business Communication and Information Systems Department (Schneider 404) for more information.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Twelve semester credits in the following courses with a grade of B- or above: | 12 credits | |
| One of the following courses | 3 | |
| Business Communication: Writing, Speaking, and Collaborating | ||
| Business Communication: Persuasive Messaging, Conversations, and Professional Development | ||
| Additional BCOM Courses - Select from the following: | 9 | |
| Advanced Business Writing | ||
| Advanced Business Presentations | ||
| Communicating in Workplace Relationships | ||
| Theoretical Approaches to Business Communication | ||
| Data Visualization for Business Communication | ||
| Advanced Business Communication | ||
| Selected Topics in Business Communication | ||
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:
- Write common business documents (e.g., emails, memos, letters, reports, proposals, manuals, instructions), individually and in teams, using standard business document formats and organizational patterns (e.g., direct, indirect, persuasive).
- Model excellent oral communication skills—individually and in teams—in presentations, meetings, roundtable discussions, interviews, and interpersonal communication settings.
- Select appropriate technologies and software to create documents and presentations, present data, and facilitate meetings.