BUS 130 2 - Business Communications

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Business Communications (BUS 130)

Term: 2024-2025 School Year Spring Term

Faculty

Steve Horan
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EDUCATION: • MBA from University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD • BS with majors in Accounting and Finance, with a minor in Economics from Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES: • Certified Public Accountant • A number of certificates relating to the insurance industry - CGMA, FLMI, ACS, AIRC, ARA, and AIAA.

EXPERIENCES: A career with an emphasis on financial reporting for a number of large insurance companies: • Mutual of Omaha - Senior Accountant • CNA Surety – Senior Accountant • Midland National Life – Senior Accountant • Lloyd Companies – Chief Financial Officer * Independent Contractor for Cain Ellsworth and Company CPA's • Former full time professor of business and accounting at CTU's on-ground campus in Sioux Falls, SD * Currently full time faculty at the University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, SD

OFFICE TIME: Monday 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

Schedule

Mon-Wed, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (1/13/2025 - 5/9/2025) Location: SF MICKE 112

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.