TESC Business Communications

[barbeque22]

I am wondering if anyone knows if there is a clep, dantes, etc test for the business communications requirement for a bachelors in business at tesc.

[Pattie]

I'm afraid not...I had to take the course.

[gus]

I don't know of an exam that fulfills the requirement, but you may be interested in checking Penn Foster's course (provided it's still being offered).

The following info is from ACE's website:

Business Communications, Communications/Modern Language Expression ACE Transcript Data: ICS-0041 Organization: Penn Foster College Location: Versions 1 and 2: Self-study. Length: Versions 1 and 2: Correspondence program. Dates: Version 1: January 1981 – October 2000; Version 2: November 2000 – Present Description: Version 1: (SELF-STUDY) STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO APPLY PRINCIPLES OF GRAMMAR TO WRITING SAMPLES; DEVELOP AN EFFECTIVE SPEAKING TECHNIQUE; LIST STEPS IN CONSTRUCTING BUSINESS LETTERS & REPORTS.; Version 2: Correspondence program. Student will be able to describe the process and components of communication; identify and use the steps that create effective writing, speaking, and international communication; describe the components, structure, and uses of major reports, minor reports, and proposals, and apply this knowledge to writing a business proposal; identify the components, structure, formats, and uses of letters; make effective use of graphics; and perform an organized and polished job search. Objective: Versions 1 and 2: To introduce the student to the elements of communication necessary for success in business. Learning Outcome: Version 1: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to apply principles of grammar to writing samples; list steps to plan and develop effective business letters; understand how to research and prepare formal and informal reports and proposals; identify the key elements of formal and informal proposals; list the steps in research and documentation of material; and understand the mechanics of letter styles and advanced writing techniques.; Version 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the process and components of communication; identify and use the steps that create effective writing, speaking, and international communication; describe the components, structure, and uses of major reports, minor reports, and proposals, and apply this knowledge to writing a business proposal; identify the components, structure, formats, and uses of letters; make effective use of graphics; and perform an organized and polished job search. Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are parts of speech, proper usage, punctuation and capitalization, vocabulary building, and sentence structure; how to address the audience and prepare appropriate effective business letters; how to research, document, and prepare visual aids for presentation of formal and informal reports; and development of formal and informal proposals; their purpose, and their scope. Methods of instruction include self-study, study guides, texts, and proctored final examination.; Version 2: Major topics covered in the course are the process and components of communication; basics of effective business writing; effective speaking and listening; basic principles of international communications; seven step process for organizing business writing and speaking; types and components of a memo; components, structure and uses of major and minor reports, including proposals; the components, structure and uses of letters; the process of research; the power of persuasion and how to use it; the purpose and effective use of graphics; how to prepare for and conduct an effective job search. Methods of instruction include self-study, study guides, texts, a report, and proctored final examination. Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Business Communications (4/86) (7/90) (9/95).; Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business Communications (12/00).

[Mae]

I just received notice from TESC that Pen Foster's ENG 121 (Busines and Technical Writing-$200) fills the Busines Communications area. The DSST- Technical Writing test is a Humanity (or General Ed.) I hope this helps!

[jadechow]

I was hoping someone would get the answer to this and post it. I contacted TESC to ask but since my application was over a year ago, I am technically not a student (I am expired! :eek: ). As an individual of such lowly stature, they would not tell me if this class would fulfill the requirement.

So, thanks Mae, for posting this. I am going to contact PF tomorrow to get started.

Best wishes,
Kelly

[Mae]

.......don't forget that you need to have ACE transcript the Penn Foster course before transfering it to TESC. Good Luck!!

[reshab912]

why ya fella's don't do it from Penn Foster Career School | Self-Paced, Distance Education Programs - it says it is Regionally approved.. whereas Penn Foster College - Associate College Degrees is not

looks like same people to me... donno understand why 2 sites and why 1 is approved other is not...???

anyways check it before ya do anything

[gcalvin]

It's regionally accredited for high school and vocational/technical instruction, but not for associate or bachelor degrees.

-Gary-

[reshab912]

oh my bad... thanks for letting me know....
as i am also planning to take BSBA at TESC and would need the same ENG class from them.. do you know how do they take the exams?? and deliver the course?? is it just like fema??

[Jumpin Dinner Rolls]

I just got off the phone with Penn Foster (I was having trouble navigating their website...), I talked to someone named Julie and she was most informative, and thought I'd post what I learned.

The Business communications course is no longer offered - it's an old course. But you can fulfill the business communications requirement with the Penn Foster Business & Technical Writing class. The $200.00 price must be an older price, because they told me (and I saw on their website) that if your not enrolled in Penn Foster's entire curriculum then it's $295.00 a course with another $25.00 enrollment fee. Those are all the charges involved, you don't have to pay extra for books or anything. So a grand total of $320 for the course. Not exactly a steal, but it's a better deal than the Thomas Edison courses. The credits will transfer to Thomas Edison through ACE.

This seems to be the lowest priced course (that I've found) to meet the TESC business Communications requirement. If anyone knows of any other/better options, let me know.