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Experience. Success.

Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in B<u>u</u>siness Communication

B<u>u</u>siness Communication

It’s no secret that in the business world, communication is key. In fact, communication consistently ranks as a top skill employers need. Through this program, you’ll learn how to master this skill with the business world in mind. Learn how to perform high-stakes written and oral communication tasks in organizational or entrepreneurial settings in a 21st-century global economy. This program will sharpen your communication skills and help propel your career forward.

Fast Facts: 

Fast Facts

  • Less than 1 year to complete your program
  • 16-week course length
  • 16:1 student to faculty ratio
  • 97.7% career outcomes rate 
  • 100% Online career-focused curriculum

Benefits of Earning your Certificate with JWU

  • Take advantage of our online format, designed to fit your schedule
  • Learn from faculty with industry experience who integrate theory with practice
  • Acquire real-world exposure through our experiential education model

Certificate Curriculum

  • Rhetoric & Composition I
  • Rhetoric & Composition II
  • Introduction to Technical Communication
  • Advanced Business Communication

Click here for complete course information for the program.

Admissions & Tuition

  • Admission to this program requires proof of high school completion or a GED.
  • The tuition for the program is $4,455.

Note: Students who enroll in this certificate program are ineligible for financial aid. Contact Online Student Financial Services (855-598-5040 or [email protected]) for options.

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