Business Communications Major – Business Writing Track
Department of Journalism and the Writing Professions
The Business Writing specialization is an option for the BA student who is interested in combining business journalism with preparation in business administration and interdisciplinary study within the business communication major.
Business Writing provides students in business, public affairs, and liberal arts with a firm foundation in professional writing for business purposes. The program includes options to study business and marketing-related writing, Internet communications, legal writing, journalistic writing, and financial writing. Students will expand their research, analytical, and writing abilities as they study and become proficient in the use of workplace-related writing. This minor is particularly recommended for students preparing for careers in business, government, marketing, management, public relations, media, law, education, politics, and with nonprofit organizations.
Requirements for the Major – Business Communications Major – Business Writing Track
The following courses do not count for credit toward the major or specialization:
*Students may enroll in JRN 3900 more than once if the topic is different.
Students are expected to complete the major requirements in place at the time they are officially accepted into their programs. Please review the College Bulletin for the relevant academic year.
