HADM 1650 - Management Communication I

Fall, spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to SHA students. Required. (Students who are required to take this course generally may not delay it. If extenuating circumstances exist, student must petition to drop course by end of first week of classes. Course must be taken within first two semesters in the School of Hotel Administration, including any semesters in ITD. Add/drop and section exchange must be approved by chairperson.) Priority given to SHA students. Limited to 20 students per lecture.

T. Hambury, A. Newman, P. Odom-Reed, and M. Wolfe.

Introduces the role and importance of effective communication in managerial work, especially in the hospitality industry. Students develop abilities in analytical thinking and clear expression. With an emphasis on business writing, this course builds foundational skills for creating professional-level communications. Students plan, develop, and produce increasingly complex written communications and deliver oral presentations.