GBS233
Business Communication

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Community College District
Academic Policies.

All work must be submitted as a
Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint file.
Be careful
if you have Office 2007 or 2010. Some faculty do not
have these programs. It is safest to "Save" files in
Office 2003.

What to do: This is a traditional face-to-face course that the
Internet makes it possible to access anywhere there is high
speed access. The course opens to a Canvas Home Page that
describes what will be learned and provides access to an on-line
syllabus.

On-Line Syllabus: Includes Directions, Schedule, Grading
scheme and On-Line Textbook.

Modules: This course is organized into eight Modules. Click
on the one assigned to open the interactive schedule.

Old Ben always offers a little advice.

Quizzes: Low-stakes quizzes provide you with a quick way to
check how well you understand. Each can be taken up to four times and answers are provided. Everyone earns all possible
points on each quiz.

 G-Mail: You have an official G-Mail account. It is important
to check it at least twice a day since that is from where
you will receive official college communication. Your
instructor will respond within 24 hours except
on weekends.
Click here to learn how to forward official E-Mail
to your personal system.

Team work is emphasized and you will be assigned to a
portfolio development team.

Textbook: Do NOT purchase a textbook; your instructor has
written a
"Desk Reference" that teaches each course
competency. It is provided in return for the course fee you
paid when you registered for this course.
If you purchased a
textbook immediately return it to the bookstore for a refund.

Products: In this course your team will produce…

  • A Portfolio that includes perfect examples of
    ways to solve a business problem without creating
    enemies.
  • A professional business resume.

Submitting Assignments: Use the Communication tool to
attach your documents and e-mail your work to your
instructor for review, comment and a grade.

Mastery of Internet-based course management systems will
make it possible for you to complete college courses anywhere
in the world where you have a good high-speed Internet
connection.