Course Title - Business Report Writing & Correspondence. Course Prefix and
Number – BUSI 2304. Department – Business and Office Administration. Division
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Administrative Master Syllabus Purpose: It is the intention of this Administrative Master Syllabus to provide a general description of the course, outline the required elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student learning, as specified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the timeframe by which it is instructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to restrict the manner by which an individual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the improvement of instruction.
Course Title:
Business Report Writing & Correspondence
Course Prefix & Number:
BUSI 2304
Division & Department:
Technology & Business: Business & Office Administration
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Course Type Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core) Academic WCJC Core Course WECM Course This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
3
3
0
Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours: Lab/Other Hours _____:_____:_____
3
Equated Pay Hours:_____
List Lab/ Other Hours Lab Hours
Catalog Course Description: Theory and applications for technical reports and correspondence in business. This is the capstone course for Office Administration and sophomore standing recommended.
0 Clinical Hours Practicum Hours
Pre-Requisites: Other (List)
TSI satisfied in Reading, and POFT 1301 or ENGL 1301
Co-Requisites:
Signature Prepared by: Department Head: Division Chair: Dean/VPI: Approved by CIR:
Siewert, Celine
Siewert, Celine David Kucera Leigh Ann collins
Tracy Emmons
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Date Digitally signed by Siewert, Celine DN: cn=Siewert, Celine,
[email protected], o=Wharton County Junior College Date: 2016.09.27 16:08:07 -05'00'
9/27/16
Digitally signed by Siewert, Celine DN: cn=Siewert, Celine,
[email protected], o=Wharton County Junior College Date: 2016.09.27 16:08:25 -05'00'
9/27/16
Digitally signed by David Kucera DN: cn=David Kucera, o=Technology and Business, ou=WCJC,
[email protected], c=US Date: 2016.10.27 10:38:22 -05'00'
10/27/16 1-20-17 11-17-16
Digitally signed by Leigh Ann collins DN: cn=Leigh Ann collins, o=WCJC, ou=VPI,
[email protected], c=US Date: 2017.01.20 16:00:40 -06'00' Digitally signed by Tracy Emmons DN: cn=Tracy Emmons, o=WCJC, ou=Instructional Assessment,
[email protected], c=US Date: 2017.01.24 09:13:05 -06'00'
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Administrative Master Syllabus I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab, practicum, clinical, or other non-lecture instruction).
I. Business correspondence II. Technical reports
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Administrative Master Syllabus II. Course Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Compose a variety of business letters and correspondence.
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Methods of Assessment:
Homework Quizzes Exams Final Exam
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Administrative Master Syllabus III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Text: The most recent edition of Essentials of Business Communication, Mary E. Guffey, Southwestern-Cengage.
35 IV. Suggested course maximum: ________ V. List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the course.
VI. Course Requirements/Grading System—Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Homework Quizzes Exams Final Exam
40% 10% 30% 20%
If your score is Your grade is 90% up to 100% A 80% up to 89% B 70% up to 79% C 60% up to 69% D 59% or below F
VII. Curriculum Checklist
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Academic General Education Course (from ACGM-but not in WCJC core) •
No additional documentation needed.
Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms. Critical Thinking Communication Empirical & Quantitative Skills Teamwork Social Responsibility Personal Responsibility WECM Course • If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist. Administrative Master Syllabus Revised February 2016
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