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BUS. 401 – Business Communications (CRN: 31937) at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.

BUS. 401 Business Communications

This course provides the tools and training to be able to communicate persuasively and critically in the workplace. Students will be able to explain the communication process, analyze how word selection and usage affects communication, plan and deliver individual or team oral presentations, as well as understand communication in the context of international business.

Units: 3

Degree Credit

Letter Grade Only

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: ENGL 100 or ENGL 105

Corequisites: None

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E2b

Transfer Credit: CSU

College of San Mateo (Online Course)

Department: Business

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Peter VonBleichert, vonbleichertp@smccd.edu

View all BUS. 401 courses

Fee Description	Type	Amount
Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-CSM	Flat Fee	$50

Section Information as of Sunday, December 22 2024 - 07:04:32 am

Course status: Open for Waitlist - 1 on waitlist

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OLH - Online Meeting Date: 01/13-03/07 Meeting Time: Days: Online course Room: 0000 Instructor: Peter VonBleichert	01/13-03/07			Online course	0000	OLH	Online

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	January 16, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	January 16, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	January 21, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	February 24, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	March 7, 2025

San Mateo County Community College District

BUS. 401 – Business Communications (CRN: 31937) at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025