ENG 209 - Business and Managerial Writing

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ENG 100 OR placement in ENG 209-260

A study of business and managerial writing. Practice in writing letters, memos, procedures and reports, including a recommendation report requiring research, problem definition and solution proposals.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ENG 209, the student will be able to:

  • Identify the need and importance for written and verbal reports and proposals
  • Define the importance, goals, and patterns of business communication, both oral and written
  • Recognize communication barriers and how to remove them
  • Compose a variety of letters for specific purposes
  • Determine the meaning and importance of being ethical
  • Use current available technology to streamline and maximize the effectiveness of written and verbal reports and to facilitate research
  • Write concise and precise forms of communication
  • Learn to communicate successfully with major trading partners of the United States
  • Understand the basic concept of trading in the stock market
  • Demonstrate mastery of standard grammar and mechanics