May 17, 2025  
WSCC 2025-2026 Catalog 
    
WSCC 2025-2026 Catalog

BUS 257 - Business Composition


Offered FL, WI
Lecture- 3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: ENG 111 - English Composition I  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
Develops the ability to research and write effective reports and correspondence by communicating facts, ideas, and opinions in writing.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Examine the communication process and how human behavior affects communication in the business environment. Apply business writing principles to plan and compose clear, concise, and accurate business letters and memos that accomplish writer goals. Identify ethical, legal, cultural, and global issues affecting business communication. Select the appropriate communication channel with a specific business situation. Identify and solve business problems through researching and reporting the findings in formal and informal reports using business writing mechanics and design. Demonstrate understanding of the job search process. Research, develop, and present professional and comprehensive business documents that clearly communicate the intended message in a written and spoken report. Exhibit ethical/professional behavior in and out of the classroom in attendance, conduct, assignment completion, teamwork and constructive peer feedback.