CMST 3321 Business and Professional Communication

Principles of speech communication are applied to the communication needs of the professional. Public communication, small group communication and interviewing are explored as they relate to the business/professional arena. A practical/applied orientation is taken with an emphasis on selection interviews, problem solving, the oral presentation and advocacy of ideas. Emphasis is on clarity and persuasiveness in communicating with clients, associates, and other decision makers through oral, written, and visual means.