This department of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies was founded 58 years ago for the purpose of offering programs especially designed for individuals seeking management training. There are currently over 300 courses in 15 major fields, including business communications, general management, small business management and entrepreneurship, public relations and corporate communications, marketing and advertising, human resources, direct marketing, and sports, entertainment, and events marketing. Methods on how better to use human resources, time, and materials are suggested. Students are expected to be proficient in basic writing skills.
Enrollment is limited.
A writing workshop for persons in business who want to improve their ability in generating successful letters and memoranda. Practice focuses on achieving clarity, arrangement of information, appropriate openings, closings, tone, and style. Enrollment is limited. For the person who intends to start or is already operating a small business, this course surveys many areas of interest to the beginning entrepreneur. For individuals new to the field or those wishing to enter it, this course offers a comprehensive overview of modern personnel practices and techniques.