This course is on the study of English writing in business environments. We will introduce the skills and strategies needed to write with conciseness, coherency and clarity, which is essential for effective communication in business. We will also discuss the different styles of business writing and the importance of knowing your audience to decide the best approach to inform and persuade them. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to have developed the ability to write effective employment communications and business correspondence, including resume, cover letter, application letter, business proposals, reports and presentations.