EAC397 - Business Report Writing

Subject Title
Business Report Writing

Subject Description
This business communications subject for Computer Studies students builds on the written and oral communications, teamwork, personal management and critical thinking skills developed in earlier courses in the CPA/CPD/CPAC/CNS/CTY programs.
 
Through team and individual projects with a program focus, students will learn the essentials of career management, as well as practise the skills that they will need in the workplace to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers and management.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Understand the factors involved in communication in business
2. Analyse a business situation for technical, business and interpersonal factors and develop an appropriate response
3. Express formal knowledge of the process and principles of effective business communication and technical writing, and apply them to the preparation of the following:  business memo, letter, e-mail, proposal, oral report, written report, technical documentation
4. Conduct primary and secondary business research and use conventional documentation
5. Express formal knowledge of the principles of effective teamwork, and apply the processes and techniques in their work groups
6. Utilize time management and project management techniques
7. Create and deliver effective team presentations
8. Conduct effective information-gathering and employment interviews
9. Apply career management process in preparing for their own careers
10. Target job search materials in job applications

Cheating and Plagiarism
Each student should be aware of the College's policy regarding Cheating and Plagiarism. Seneca's Academic Policy will be strictly enforced.

To support academic honesty at Seneca College, all work submitted by students may be reviewed for authenticity and originality, utilizing software tools and third party services. Please visit the Academic Honesty site on http://library.senecacollege.ca for further information regarding cheating and plagiarism policies and procedures.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecacollege.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.