The Business Communication Simternship
Turn today’s students into tomorrow’s business professionals
Help your students connect business concepts to career experience! The Stukent® Business Communication Simternship® has students take on the role of Taylor Williams, a recent university graduate. Over 10 rounds, students will complete tasks to develop their communication skills, learn how to apply for jobs, and prepare for their future careers. They’ll also create their own application materials.
Pair the simulation with the “Business Communication” courseware to bring real-world business concepts to life.
Build your students’ skills with a Simternship
Each round mirrors professional practice, giving students the hands-on experience they need to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
I really enjoyed using the Business Communication Simternship this semester! I liked getting to test my knowledge from the chapters, hold interviews, write emails, and put together resumes. … This is something I would definitely recommend to other students before entering the workforce as it gives you hands-on experience of things that will be useful when preparing for the real world.
Eileen P., Student, State University of New York
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What’s in a Simternship round?
Each round asks students to apply what they’ve learned to real-world business scenarios. Curious to see how the Simternship works? Take a guided tour of a round!
Foster student engagement and build communication skills
The “Business Communication” courseware helps you teach foundational communication concepts with clarity, structure, and career-relevant contexts. Your students will explore foundational concepts in professional communication, including the differences between written, verbal, nonverbal, and visual media; important job-seeking skills; and forms of workplace communication, such as presentations, letters, memos, reports, and proposals.
With turnkey activities, real-world examples, and annual updates, your course stays current while your students stay engaged.
‘Business Communication: Through College & Career’ has opened my eyes to important topics and prepared me for interviews, public speaking, and communicating with coworkers effectively. This textbook and simulation are by far the most useful I have used to date in college. … I used my job search and interview skills to excel in my internship, which led to me being offered a job! I attribute all of that success to this courseware, and I cannot stress enough how much I recommend this textbook and simulation to everyone!
Kayla H., Student, St. Thomas Aquinas College
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Explore the table of contents
Set your students up for success with the professional communication tools they’ll need to stand out in any setting. With coverage of written, verbal, nonverbal, and digital communication, this courseware prepares students to communicate confidently and professionally in any workplace.
Chapter 1: Business Communication
Chapter 2: Business Writing Process
Chapter 3: Workplace Messaging Strategies
Chapter 4: The Job Search
Chapter 5: The Employment Interview
Chapter 6: Intercultural Communication & Professional Behavior
Chapter 7: Nonverbal Communication
Chapter 8: Workplace Teams
Chapter 9: Electronic & Digital Communication
Chapter 10: Business Meetings
Chapter 11: Business Presentations — Design
Chapter 12: Business Presentations — Delivery
Chapter 13: Letters & Memos
Chapter 14: Reports & Proposals
See how easy it is to teach your next course with the “Business Communication” courseware.
About the Authors
Elaine Winship
Elaine Winship is the coauthor of “Business Communication: Through College & Career” and the subject matter consultant for the Stukent Business Communication Simternship. She is an associate professor of Communications at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, New York, where she teaches courses in communication, social media marketing, business, and public relations. Elaine has been recognized with multiple teaching and service awards, including Professor of the Year, Advisor of the Year, and the Faculty Service Award for exemplary community engagement.
Before entering academia, Elaine spent 14 years in the telecommunications industry with Verizon Wireless, managing sales, training, and development teams. She enjoys antiquing, traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband and co-author, Thomas.
Thomas Winship
Thomas Winship is the coauthor of “Business Communication: Through College & Career” and the subject matter consultant for the Stukent Business Communication Simternship. He is a business professor within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, where he teaches management and communication courses, chairs the Accounting Program, and advises the Alpha Beta Gamma National Honor Society for Business and Professional Majors.
Before his academic career, Thomas spent two decades in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, specializing in operations, human resources, and training and development. He previously served as MBA director at St. Thomas Aquinas College and continues to bring real-world business experience to the classroom.
Instructor support you can count on
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Always have the latest edition
The “Business Communication” courseware contains robust instructional resources for educators and students. Best of all, the Stukent team updates the courseware annually, which means your curriculum will always be on the cutting edge of your industry.
