Course Description
The Business Correspondence course reinforces essential English skills while developing and applying effective written business communication skills. This course will focus on the ability to produce clear and concise business documents in a format designed for mailing. Students will utilize correct sentence structure, paragraph structure, word usage, grammar, and punctuation while composing business correspondence.
Certificate
Completion of this course certifies proficient written business communication skills based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Technical Competency is available upon request.
This course fulfills requirements for the Accounting Clerk, Business Administrative Support I & II, Computer Applications, Customer Service and Medical Office Administration Programs.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:
Competencies (skills you will learn)
- Apply skills learned in Business English
- Write logical sentences and paragraphs
- Utilize correct word usage, grammar, and punctuation rules
- Compose clear and concise messages
- Produce business documents for mailing
Course Structure
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length
The estimated length of this course is 90 hours.
Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Specific Course Admission Requirements
Students should have completed Business English or equivalent competencies to take this course. Also, courses in the Business Technology Programs are to be taken in order. The course list can be found on the information sheet for each program or by contacting Student Services.
Required Texts
Proofreading & Editing Precision
Publisher: Thomson
Check the Bookstore for current textbook prices.
Course Location and Schedule
Salt Lake Campus: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday Rose Park Campus: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday
Tooele Campus: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. & Thur., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tues. & Wed.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please see the SLTATC Monthly Tuition and Fee Schedule or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information.
This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.
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