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 who have at least completed two foundational composition courses) and are looking to grow in their current position or transition into a strategic communications role.

Students are able to complete this certificate online. However, course availability may vary depending on the semester.

Business-related programs at WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) are not accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) at WashU. Most courses are 3 units.

Contact Info

Contact:	Joe Cruz
Phone:	314-935-8665
Email:	cjoe@wustl.edu
Website:	https://caps.wustl.edu/programs/certificates/

Certificate in Business Writing

Required Courses: 9 units

Course List

Code	Title	Units
CAPS-COMM 2010	Writing for Business Communication	3
CAPS-COMM 2230	Integrated Strategic Communications	3
CAPS-ECOMP 3010	Writing for Public Speaking	3
Total Units		9

 Elective Courses in Writing: Students choose one of the following (3 units)

Course List

Code	Title	Units
CAPS-JRN 3450 Effective Editing or CAPS-COMM 3650 Communications Technology and New Media		3

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).