94-701 Business Writing

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

The course focuses on clear writing, confident speaking, active participation, and audience-centered communication across academic and workplace settings. Students develop practical skills through written assignments, presentations, discussions, and applied communication exercises. Emphasis is placed on organizing ideas effectively, using professional tone and vocabulary, participating in collaborative conversations, and revising communication for clarity and impact. The course also introduces students to interpreting and explaining charts, graphs, tables, and other visual information in spoken and written formats. By the end of the course, students will be prepared for advanced coursework in strategic communication, including analytical writing, presentations, and communicating data-informed insights to varied audiences.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Fall 2025

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