Communication, Professional, & Computer Skills : Kelley School of Business: Indiana University

2007 study

A 2007 study by A. Foster Higgins and Company, an employee benefits consulting firm, found nearly 80 percent of CEOs believe positive communication throughout the company benefits the bottom line.

Communication Tips

The key to great public speaking is simple: don’t memorize your speech word for word. Instead, practice speaking while referring to a simple outline so your conversational style can shine through.

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Essential Skills for Career Success

The Communication, Professional, and Computer Skills Area (CPCS) offers required and elective undergraduate courses where you'll assess, evaluate, and sharpen your skills in:

Business communication
Career development
Using information technology to support business decisions

Our coaching and peer discussion approach will help you forge strong connections with your instructors and fellow students to sharpen your social and life skills—all essential for building a successful career, no matter what your major.