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Business Communication

Authors

Bryce Gessell, PhD
Southern Virginia University

Contributors

Brad Gessell
Course Designer
Kaden Comadena
Course Designer

Editors

Sarah Jensen
Editor
Edition 1
(rev. 8)

This course introduces students to the foundations of communication in a business setting. After completion of this course, students will be able to identify the types and purposes of various business documents; create messages using appropriate channels for delivery based on context, audience, and purpose; understand the effect of technology, such as social media, on business communication; and identify ethical, cross-cultural, and multinational issues in business communication.

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