BUSN 225 Business Competency
College: Mays Business School
Department: Business Undergraduate Special Programs
Type: W
Status: Approved
REPORT ON RECERTIFICATION OF W COURSE: BUSN 225
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 9/1/23 to 9/1/27
We recommend that BUSN 225 Business Competency be certified as a writing (W) course. We have reviewed a representative syllabus and have determined that the course meets or exceeds the following criteria: (1) 35% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 4000; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:12; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
Two graduate assistants help with this course. Students write two memos, one on worldview and one on leadership style; a writeup of a case study on ethical decision making in two parts; and two take-home exams. Every writing assignment is submitted to the instructor for comments as many times as needed until it is deemed satisfactory, at which time a grade is assigned. Instruction includes lecture on format and general principles of business writing. Grammar is emphasized through a diagnostic on which students are coached until they earn a 90%, and mini lessons on grammar are given in 6-8 classes.
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 9/1/23 to 9/1/27
We recommend that BUSN 225 Business Competency be certified as a writing (W) course. We have reviewed a representative syllabus and have determined that the course meets or exceeds the following criteria: (1) 35% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 4000; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:12; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
Two graduate assistants help with this course. Students write two memos, one on worldview and one on leadership style; a writeup of a case study on ethical decision making in two parts; and two take-home exams. Every writing assignment is submitted to the instructor for comments as many times as needed until it is deemed satisfactory, at which time a grade is assigned. Instruction includes lecture on format and general principles of business writing. Grammar is emphasized through a diagnostic on which students are coached until they earn a 90%, and mini lessons on grammar are given in 6-8 classes.