Overview

As our world has become more complex and globally connected, the need to think strategically and problem solve has also increased. But arriving at solutions and being able to implement them, no matter if it’s within your community or a global business, requires the ability to clearly communicate in written format for multiple stakeholders to understand.

In this two course Professional Writing MicroBachelor Program offered by edX in collaboration with Arizona State University - ASUx, you will develop the skills necessary to express ideas effectively and propose actionable solutions to problems that are understandable and relevant in a variety of professional occasions. Through project-based work, this online introductory-level writing program goes beyond typical college English creative writing courses to make it relevant for adults in the workforce.

Starting by developing and expressing ideas effectively with different audiences in mind, you’ll work your way up to design, develop, research, and execute a writing project from inception to completion. By the end of the program, you’ll have developed writing skills that will allow you to clearly communicate business ideas and take on new challenges as you continue to progress your career.

What you will learn

Rhetorical knowledge: how to craft your writing professionally to meet the needs of varied audiences for specific purposes

Critical thinking: how to make decisions about what to include and not include in your writing

Writing process: how to use invention, research, drafting, revising, and editing in your writing

Knowledge of conventions: how to use various formats and stylistic choices, including genre conventions, that are appropriate for the workplace

Digital technology: how to use diverse technologies to write more effectively and efficiently

Habits of mind: how to benefit from and cultivate curiosity, openness, engagement, creatively, persistence, responsibility, flexibility, and reflection

Programme Structure

Courses include:

English Composition

English Composition: Research and Writing

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 2 months
- 18 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature View 123 other preparation in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

898 USD / full

≈ 898 USD / full
Out-of-State

898 USD / full

≈ 898 USD / full

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