Business Writing and Communication Certificate
The Business Writing and Communication certificate program is designed for professionals who are responsible for developing business communication, whether that communication is within an organization or with customers. The program combines current theories of organizational communication and persuasion with the practices of business writing. Students will learn principles of effective communication while developing their own writing skills as they create persuasive and informational business documents.
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About the Business Writing and Communication Certificate
Business Writing and Communication Goals and Courses
Program Goals
Business Writing post-baccalaureate certificate students will:
- Create clear, informative and effective business communications in a variety of formats
- Develop techniques for interpersonal, public and collaborative writing and communication
- Identify, analyze and persuasively communicate to specific audiences on behalf of an organization or particular initiative
Required Courses
Four of the following:
- COMM ST 102 Public Speaking
- COMM ST 205 Theories of Persuasion*
- COMM ST 362 Professional-Client Communication
- COMM ST 363 Bargaining & Negotiation
- COMM ST 364 Collective Decision Making and Communication in Organizations
- ENGLISH 205 Intermediate Composition: Information Literacy*
- ENGLISH 205 Intermediate Composition: Business Communication
- JRN WRIT 201-A Writing for Media
- MKTG 370 Introduction to Public Relations*
*course offered online
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Business Writing and Communication Tuition
Post-baccalaureate students at Northwestern's School of Professional Studies pay per course. For more information about financial obligations and tuition, please visit the Tuition page.
Admission for the Business Writing and Communication Certificate
In addition to completing an online application, you'll also need to submit a few supplemental materials. A list of requirements for admission including application deadlines and tips on how to apply can be found at the Admission page.
Business Writing and Communication Registration Information
Whether you're a first-time registrant or current and returning student, all students register using our online student registration and records systems. Important information about registering for courses at SPS, including registration timelines and adding or dropping courses in which you are already enrolled, can be found on the Registration Information page.
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