All interested undergraduate students are able to enroll in the Writing Program's Minor in Business & Technical Writing. Please speak with your academic advising office regarding declaration of majors and minors.*
The primary goal of the Minor in Business & Technical Writing is to enhance students' writing proficiency, which in turn increases their eligibility for employment in a variety of professional fields that require advanced writing competency. The skills acquired through this 18-credit minor are assets to any résumé. Strong writing and verbal skills are also the gateway to acceptance into medical school, law school, and graduate programs in areas ranging from psychology to natural science to engineering.
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Minor Learning Goals
The minor's curriculum is broken down into five skill areas that align with the minor's student learning objectives:
(1) writing training. Writing courses will help students improve their writing, editing, collaboration, and general communication skills.
(2) professional research practice. In the information and technology economy, the ability to conduct research and use information to develop viable plans of action is essential to success and advancement in any professional context.
(3) computer knowledge. Basic computer knowledge and the ability to learn new programs quickly are essential to success in professional writing environments. An introductory course in computers and information technology provides students with the opportunity to gain proficiency in general and advanced writing software.
(4) training in digital imaging fundamentals and multimodal composition. Students will learn foundational skills and techniques for working with digital documents, visualization of information, and internet publication.
(5) an internship experience designed to give students professional writing experience. Hands-on training in work environments offers a valuable, practical component to the minor, providing students with useful experience while encouraging professional attitudes toward work.
*Click the links for information on declaring minors in SAS, SEBS, School of Engineering, Rutgers Business School, Mason Gross, and SC&I