Business Communications Program

The Business Communications Program prepares undergraduate and graduate students with the written, oral, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills needed to communicate effectively in today’s global business environment.

Courses are taught by experienced faculty who bring academic and professional expertise into the classroom. Through practical application, personalized feedback, coaching, presentations, and discussion, students strengthen their ability to communicate ideas clearly, analyze business problems, present solutions professionally, and engage with different perspectives.

Business Communications is integrated into College of Business programs rather than offered as a standalone major or minor, supporting students at different stages of their academic and professional development.

Mission:

The Business Communications Program supports the College of Business by preparing students to think critically and communicate successfully in their careers. The program works across business disciplines to integrate effective communication into business education and draws on academic and professional expertise to respond to the evolving communication needs of the workplace.

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Business Communications Program

The Business Communications Program prepares undergraduate and graduate students with the written, oral, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills needed to communicate effectively in today’s global business environment.

Courses are taught by experienced faculty who bring academic and professional expertise into the classroom. Through practical application, personalized feedback, coaching, presentations, and discussion, students strengthen their ability to communicate ideas clearly, analyze business problems, present solutions professionally, and engage with different perspectives.

As the business world evolves, so do the ways professionals communicate. Coursework is designed to reflect current workplace communication practices and develop skills in:

• Collaborative teamwork and peer engagement
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Leadership
• Professional presentations
• Professional business writing
• Communication across in-person, remote, and diverse work environments

Business Communications is integrated into College of Business programs rather than offered as a standalone major or minor, supporting students at different stages of their academic and professional development.

Business Communication Exchange

The Business Communication Exchange (BCE) connects Business Communications faculty and students with the local business community to share perspectives on workplace communication, hiring trends, and the skills employers value.

Through engagement with business professionals, students and faculty gain insight into current workplace expectations while creating opportunities for industry participation in classroom discussions, projects, and other learning experiences.

Scholarships

The scholarships showcased at the "College of Business Scholarships" link below were funded by donations from individuals and organizations for students in the College of Business. Students must be a declared business major to apply to these scholarships (Junior, Senior, or Graduate level). The FAU Foundation and the Dean's Office administer scholarships twice per year at the start of the Fall and Spring semesters. Click the link to view the current offerings and contact COBScholarships@fau.edu for any questions. Additional scholarship offerings can be viewed via the "FAU Scholarships" link below.

College of Business Scholarships FAU Scholarships