This communication course teaches practical business communication techniques for planning, organizing, selecting, writing, and presenting information in business or industry. It covers routine memos, letters, request and reply letters, and oral presentations. It is equivalent to all full-time diploma program level 1 COMM courses at BCIT. NOTE: Students do not need to submit transcripts for entrance to this course. BUT, in the case of formal or informal grade appeals or reviews they will be asked to show proof of their English requirements. Students scoring below "C+" in English 12 should take COMM 1106 instead of COMM 1103. Students who wish to confirm their English level are strongly advised to take COMM 0015. (3.0 Credits)
This section has reached its registration limit. No waitlist is available. Please register for an alternate section. No class on Monday, May 20, 2013 (Stat Holiday).
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
Prior to enrolling in COMM 1103, please check the prerequisite to make sure that you are eligible. A prerequisite is a requirement that must be met BEFORE a course can be taken. Refer to the course description for more details. Due to limited enrolment, early registration is recommended. Late registration will not be accepted. *IMPORTANT NOTE: This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Your instructor will make arrangements with you to satisfy the oral presentation component of the course; thus, you must also have access to a video recording device (ie: video camera or web camera). You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day. However, you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates, and write the final exam on the specified date and time. *FINAL EXAM: If you live within the Greater Vancouver Regional District (within 100 km from BCIT ), YOU MUST WRITE THE FINAL EXAM AT BCIT BURNABY CAMPUS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2013 FROM 1830 TO 2130 (NO EXCEPTIONS). If you live outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District (outside 100km from BCIT), you will write the final exam at one of BCIT's network of approved Test Centres. Please click on the URL link for important course information: www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_201320.pdf .
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
Prior to enrolling in COMM 1103, please check the prerequisite to make sure that you are eligible. A prerequisite is a requirement that must be met BEFORE a course can be taken. Refer to the course description for more details. Due to limited enrolment, early registration is recommended. Late registration will not be accepted. *IMPORTANT NOTE: This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Your instructor will make arrangements with you to satisfy the oral presentation component of the course; thus, you must also have access to a video recording device (ie: video camera or web camera). You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day. However, you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates, and write the final exam on the specified date and time. *FINAL EXAM: If you live within the Greater Vancouver Regional District (within 100 km from BCIT ), YOU MUST WRITE THE FINAL EXAM AT BCIT BURNABY CAMPUS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2013 FROM 1830 TO 2130 (NO EXCEPTIONS). If you live outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District (outside 100km from BCIT), you will write the final exam at one of BCIT's network of approved Test Centres. Please click on the URL link for important course information: www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_201320.pdf .
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
One seat remaining as of May 23, 2013 5:17 am PDT. Seats remaining may change at any time prior to registration and payment.
Prior to enrolling in COMM 1103, please check the prerequisite to make sure that you are eligible. A prerequisite is a requirement that must be met BEFORE a course can be taken. Refer to the course description for more details. Due to limited enrolment, early registration is recommended. Late registration will not be accepted. *IMPORTANT NOTE: This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Your instructor will make arrangements with you to satisfy the oral presentation component of the course; thus, you must also have access to a video recording device (ie: video camera or web camera). You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day. However, you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates, and write the final exam on the specified date and time. *FINAL EXAM: If you live within the Greater Vancouver Regional District (within 100 km from BCIT ), YOU MUST WRITE THE FINAL EXAM AT BCIT BURNABY CAMPUS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2013 FROM 1830 TO 2130 (NO EXCEPTIONS). If you live outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District (outside 100km from BCIT), you will write the final exam at one of BCIT's network of approved Test Centres. Please click on the URL link for important course information: www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_201320.pdf .
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
Prior to enrolling in COMM 1103, please check the prerequisite requirement to make sure that you are eligible. A prerequisite is a requirement that must be met BEFORE a course can be taken. Refer to the course description for more details. Seats are limited for this section, so early registration is recommended. No class on Monday, August 5, 2013 (Stat Holiday).
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
Full
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
Follow a systematic process in planning and writing business and technical documents.
Select and organize information to meet the needs of your readers.
Write sentences that are clear, concise, easily readable, and correct.
Use a positive, audience-oriented tone in written and oral communication.
Make written information more accessible through appropriate use of headings, lists, and white space.
Use the most effective strategies and patterns in organizing routine memos, emails, letters and short reports.
Prepare and deliver an effective oral presentation on a work-related topic.
Related Programs
COMM 1103 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business
Business Essentials Part-time/Distance & Online Learning Associate Certificate
Registration is currently open for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.
The sneak preview for the Fall 2013 term starts Fri, May 24 at 8:30 am (PDT).
Web registration for the Fall 2013 term will open Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT).
Students may also register by phone, mail or in-person, starting Mon, May 27 at 8:00 am (PDT).
Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.