Applied Business Communication Minor, B.A., B.A.A., B.F.A., B.S., B.S. in B.A.

This minor is for CMU students who want to develop the knowledge and skills that will make them job ready for the business world upon graduation. Students will develop pathways to success by making connections and building relationships through effective business communication, collaborative technologies, and social media in professional settings. Students will apply what they learn in real-world settings, including managing client projects in the community, through a structured series of courses that build upon one another.

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

To declare a minor in Applied Business Communication: See an advisor in the Business Information Systems Department after declaring your major.

No more than a total of 27 hours of credit earned in business courses, including business transfer hours, may be counted towards graduation unless the student is majoring in the College of Business Administration .

Program Requirements

Required Courses I (3 hours)

Select one of the following:

BIS 100	Introduction to Business	3(3-0)
BUS 100	Introduction to Business	3(3-0)

Required Courses II (18 hours)

BIS 260WI	Global Business Communication	3(3-0)
BIS 308	Visual Business Communication and Digital Media	3(3-0)
BIS 315	Social Media and Emerging Technologies in Business	3(3-0)
BIS 360WI	Applied Business Communication	3(3-0)
BIS 470	Applied Business Communication Integrated Capstone	3(3-0)
BIS 495	Internship in Applied Business Communication	1-6(Spec)

Total: 21 semester hours