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Business Communications (BUS 130)

Term: 2024-2025 School Year Fall Term

Faculty

Pat McGee

STI Position:

Business Administration Adjunct Instructor

 

Education / Professional Background:

Education

BS; South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD MBA; University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD

Contact Information:

email address

pat.mcgee@southeasttech.edu

 

Education / Professional Background:

Professional Background

Pat McGee BS, MBA, is a Business Administration instructor with over 25 years of professional experience. She teaches in the traditional, hybrid and online Business programs. Pat has a B.S. degree from South Dakota State University and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Sioux Falls as well as a post-secondary credential from the South Dakota Board of Education. She teaches a variety of business classes including Supervisory Management, Business Communications, and Ethics. Pat has been an integral part of the development of the online Business Administration program at Southeast Tech. She provides consulting services to industry in the areas of communication and marketing.

OFFICE HOURS:  MONDAYS 9-10 A.M. ONLINE-EMAIL

Description

The students will learn to communicate effectively in North American culture by preparing professional documents and learning to use the channels of communication best suitable for their audiences. Correct English, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading will also be emphasized. Students will become aware of message types and appropriate business tones. Professionalism in the workplace will be stressed throughout the course.