The Certificate in Business Writing focuses on the writing skills that are necessary to develop communications materials for an organization. Students in the program learn persuasion principles, how to better understand audience needs, and cutting-edge message design strategies.
The program is designed to support people who have attended college or at least completed two foundational composition courses and are looking to grow in their current position or transition into a strategic communications role.
This program can be completed entirely online.
Certificate in Business Writing
Required Courses: 9 units
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Units |
| Comm 203 | Writing for Business Communication | 3 |
| Comm 262 | Integrated Strategic Communications | 3 |
| EComp 324 | Writing for Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 |
Elective Courses in Writing: 6 units
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Units |
| JRN 345 | Effective Editing | 3 |
| Comm 378 | Communications Technology and New Media | 3 |
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This program is offered either mostly or fully online. Students entering the U.S. on an F-1 or J-1 Visa must enroll in a program full time. F-1 students are only permitted to enroll in one online course per semester and J-1 students may only enroll in non-credit online courses that do not count toward their degree program. The School of Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) cannot guarantee face-to-face enrollment options each semester of full time enrollment, therefore cannot issue an I-20 or DS 2019 to F-1 and J-1 students for this program. If you are an F-1 or J-1 student and wish to enroll in a CAPS program while here on a Visa, please contact our recruitment team to discuss your options for face-to-face program enrollment. F-1 and J-1 students should not enroll in online courses or programs without first consulting the university’s Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS).