INFO 1008 Business Office Communications

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Recommended Prior or Concurrently

(1) Level 1 English - recommended either prior to or at the same time as this course, but not required.

Course Description

Students explore the use of technology and methods used for effective written and verbal communication in today’s business environment. Students learn to compose and edit various types of business communications that include the proper usage of basic English grammar and punctuation rules to structure and organize their writing. Students also acquire technology skills using the Microsoft Office Outlook software to compose and send electronic mail and to maintain electronic calendars, task lists, and contact lists. Students learn the objectives for the Microsoft ® Office Specialist certification exam for Outlook.