BUS. 401 Business Communications (CRN: 96402)

at Skyline College for Fall 2025

Course Information

An overview of effective business communication skills and their direct relationship to workplace success. Emphasis is placed on the planning, organizing, composing, and revising of business documents such as letters, memos, reports, and emails. Presentation skills, professional behavior in the workplace, and current communication technologies are included with an emphasis on real world problem solving. Digital communication topics include presentation software, emails, business-relevant social media, and mobile technologies.


Lecture hours/semester: 48-54

Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: ENGL 100 or equivalent.

C-ID: BUS 115

Course Details

Grade Mode: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

Units: 3

Department: Business

Transfer Credit: CSU

Meeting Information
InstructorMeeting DateMeeting TimeDaysBuildingRoomSectionSection Description
Hui Pate10/13 - 12/15TBAVirtualRemoteOSHOnline
Critical Dates
EventDate
Last Day to AddOctober 17, 2025
Last day to drop with a refundOctober 16, 2025
Last Day to drop without W GradeOctober 22, 2025
Last Day to drop with W GradeNovember 26, 2025
Last Day to Change to Pass/No PassDecember 15, 2025
Section Fees
DescriptionFee
Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-SKY$105