Presents a practical study of Canadian business law, including the legal and administrative systems, torts, contracts, sale of goods and consumer protection, secured transactions, employment, agency and business organizations. Participation in this course, taught by lawyers, prepares you to recognize and feel comfortable with the legal aspects of doing business.

This communication course teaches the business writing skills needed to produce effective business and technical reports: inspection, trip, incident, and progress reports, proposals, feasibility studies, formal reports, oral reports, summaries and graphics. NOTE: Students scoring below "C+" in level 1 COMM are required to take COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203. To make up for a full-time diploma program level 2 COMM course, students must take both COMM 2202 (or COMM 2002) and COMM 2203 (or COMM 2003). If you have BCIT full-time diploma program level 1 COMM course credit, email cecomm@bcit.ca to apply for approval to register. Prerequisite: Students must have one of the following: 1) a final grade of 70% or better in BCIT level 1 COMM (ie: COMM 1100 or COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 or COMM 1120; or 2) a score of 70 or better in COMM 0015; or 3) an OFFICIAL transfer credit granted for BCIT level 1 or level 2 COMM course with a final grade of 70% or better (refer to http://www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/).

Presents a challenging overview of the workings of an economy. Stresses measurement and determination of national economic activity, the role of monetary and fiscal policy, and the understanding of inflation, unemployment and growth in an international environment. Prepares students to weigh political and economic issues as they relate to their business ventures.

Provides the opportunity to develop a complete communications plan from the situation analysis to creative solutions. Reviews the role of strategic planning as it applies to media, creative, sales promotion and research. Prerequisites: MKTG 2203 and COMM 1103

Designed to cover the key elements that take place within the marketing or sales negotiation context. Students will explore negotiating styles, strategies and tactics. You will also prepare for, conduct, then evaluate an actual negotiating situation. The impact of ethics, power and culture are also examined through case studies, role play simulations, lectures and discussions.

Presents a decision-making course. Students will be expected to apply the concepts of marketing and planning to real-world situations. The course will cover identifying markets, buying behaviour, product planning, pricing, distribution and communication strategies. The focus of the course will be on developing a marketing plan.

Provides students with a multi-dimensional learning environment through lectures, reading, discussions and simulation exercises. The role and importance of planning and information for marketing decision-making is the underlying precept. Simulations are intended for application of knowledge and practical experience. This course demands that students draw heavily from marketing expertise gained in previous courses. Prerequisites: MKTG 4340 and MKTG 2203

Covers the basic media process; developing media strategy; news room realities; packaging your message; the media as messenger, interview techniques and critiques; and crisis communications. The media is a business like any other. Their product is controversy. By knowing the rules of the game, astute managers can make the media work for them.

Covers the importance of customer service. In today's service-oriented economy, excellent service is more than a competitive edge, it is a survival skill. Customer relations is designed to have a broad application for people at all levels in business and industry who will deal directly with customers, both internal and external. Students will benefit from the strategies and practical hands-on approach of this course. Covers defining quality service; developing excellent customer relations skills; effective communication techniques; problem-solving; listening/questioning skills; developing excellent people skills.

This projects-based course focuses on the event industry, and fundamental components of planning and executing events. Students explore the planning, marketing, selling, producing and management of any type of event from company social functions to major conventions. To be successful in this course, students must be able to communicate well in writing, in English.

Event Planning Professionals are more often than not, required to plan sustainable or "green" events as part of an organization's corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals. This course will introduce you to the new international sustainable event standards, and how to measure the environmental impact of an event. The marketing and communication of sustainable strategies and green positioning as well as the measuring and reporting on sustainable outcomes to event stakeholders will also be explored.

Endless career opportunities available for the professional Inside Sales Representative, this course is designed for individuals focused on acquiring the tools and attributes to be successful in this profession. Using lectures, case studies, group discussions, and guest speakers, to teach and refine efficient and practical selling techniques, students and existing inside sales professionals will learn how to sell more in less time.

Whether your field is advertising, marketing, PR, or corporate communications, the best writing is seductive, surprising, and speaks directly to your audience. In this hands-on course, you will practise the craft of writing creatively under pressure, learn the tricks of client management, and hone your application of brand identity, concepts and 'big ideas'. Each term, our work and focus reflects identified student needs and goals.

This course emphasizes the principles of effective oral communication and the development of public speaking skills. You will research, organize and deliver a variety of speeches for specific purposes.  Non-verbal communication, visual aids, and the effective use of supporting technology will be addressed.  Instructor and peer feedback, and video analysis will be used to improve speech design and delivery.  To be successful in this course, you must be able to communicate well in English.

Examines the planning stages involved in starting a new business including market, financial and legal responsibility requirements. Major emphasis is on the preparation of a business plan. This course will be helpful for anyone wishing to start their own business.

Examines how a trade/consumer show is an effective marketing opportunity for businesses of all sizes. Focuses on the application of marketing principles through the medium of trade or consumer shows. Also covers how to position a trade or consumer show as an active marketing tool within a business' overall marketing strategy. A key component of this course will be the development of a major project involving a strategic plan for a trade/consumer show.

Facebook. Twitter. Blogs. YouTube. Flickr. Everyone is buzzing about how these free social networking sites can be powerful marketing tools for your small business. But where do you start? What's the right approach for you? In this course you will delve into the major Internet-based social media, the technology, interface and etiquette. The focus will be on learning to use social media as a marketing tool to establish and maintain your small business' online presence. At the end of the course you will have designed a social media marketing campaign, presented it and have it ready to implement for your small business.

In this course you will explore a broad range of Internet-based social media and integrating their use into overall strategic marketing efforts. The focus will be on using social media to establish and maintain an effective online presence. Among other topics, you will examine online advertising, website and search engine optimization, and analytics.

Focuses on the differences between developing strategies for services rather than products. Covers the complete marketing management process from setting objectives, developing a plan of action, to reviewing the effectiveness of the marketing plan. Prerequisites: MKTG 1102

Provides an overview of what constitutes the area of customer service. Designed to cover customer service from a strategic perspective and will cover such things as corporate image, personal presentations, customer interaction, customer definition, service definition and industry trends. Focuses on the importance of selecting, training, and empowering employees to work on behalf of the customer. Prerequisites: MKTG 1112

The role of the sales manager in planning, directing and controlling will be the focus of this course including the selection of sales representatives as well as training, supervision, motivation and leadership. Prerequisites: MKTG 1219

Once your firm's strategic objectives have been identified, the target market selected, and the desired positioning for the company, product or brand has been determined, how do you best implement the chosen strategy? This intensive course provides you with practical experience applying the fundamentals of project management from a marketing frame of reference. At the conclusion of the course, you will be able to create a project life cycle, statement of work, work breakdown structure, schedule, budget and a risk management plan. You will apply project management fundamentals and work in groups to develop a project plan for a real marketing project.

Focuses on the practical application of sales promotions techniques, both trade and consumer. Covers couponing, contests, sweepstakes, bonus packs, premiums, package promotions and price offs. A major objective of the course is for the student to be able to develop a basic sales promotion plan. Prerequisites: MKTG 2202 or MKTG 2203

Importing and exporting. Designed to equip business people and the individual with the right skills to successfully participate in this highly lucrative business. The student will be presented with the complexities, advantages, and disadvantages of international trade. Practical strategies are very prominent in this course.

Examines the concept of direct marketing, and studies the growing popularity of direct marketing as an advertising medium. As a growing function in organizations that is often not well understood or well managed, this course will look at both management and implementation of direct marketing. Direct marketing will be studied through lectures, videos, case studies, workshops, guest lecturers, group discussions, and industry-related projects. Prerequisites: MKTG 1102

This course is designed for the working marketing or brand professional. Covering social media from the perspective of medium and large business - typically those that have a dedicated marketing or brand manager - focus will be on measuring social media return on investment, loyalty and retention, social marketing risk management, effective social media communication, and community management . Topics will include those such as, Base camps and Outposts, Social Media Meltdowns, Trolls and Negative Commentary, Your Brand's Tools, Social Commerce, and Social Media on the Go.

Designed for advertising agency and media sales personnel and individuals considering career entry in the advertising industry. Covers media/industry terminology, strength and limitations of media vehicles. Industry related research and the roles of those involved in planning buying and selling media time and space. Prerequisites: MKTG 2203

Designed for anyone in business, government, associations and organizations, responsible for internal and external communication. Learn to fulfill your information and communication assignments with increased confidence and competence. Topics include planning and executing a public relations program; communication techniques, principles of news writing and preparation of news photographs; utilizing the media; press and community relations; external/internal communications and meetings. Prerequisites: MKTG 1102 and MKTG 2202

This course is desinged for sales persons who will be working in with long sales cycles to large organizations. We look at managing the sales process and examine the possible influences within corporations and government departments. Topics covered: account strategy planning, partnership selling, application selling and managing activities for major accounts versus general accounts. Prerequisites: MKTG 1219

This practical 'how-to' course introduces students to the 'creative' side of marketing. It covers strategy, design, copywriting and production for print, broadcast and POP. Using Adobe InDesign, an industry-standard software, you develop your own marketing materials and start building a portfolio. The course is ideal for aspiring graphic designers and 'ad creatives' as well as marketers who want to better manage their creative resources. Limited enrolment.

Examines how communicating a corporate strategy is critical to an organization's success at all levels. Covers the importance of communicating corporate and marketing strategies to employees, investors and other stakeholders. Explores how to set communication objectives that reflect the business plan, how to ensure that communications strategy reinforces business strategy, and how to evaluate the effectiveness of corporate communications. Prerequisites: MKTG 3321

Covers the basic skills, knowledge and effective habits required to become an entry level retail leisure Travel Consultant. Topics will include Tour, Cruise, Rail, Hotel, Air, Sales, Marketing and travel industry terminology. Practical experience will be gained through individual and group research and booking assignments.

Examines the evolution, function and direction of tourism as applied in BC, using group discussions, case histories and lecture formats. Topics include historical influences on tourism, basic components of community tourism, tourism terminology, psychology of travel, tourism event legacies, and destination determination.

This course is designed to familiarize students with developing, marketing and managing successful travel and tour packages. The packaged travel industry will also be examined from the perspective of companies working with domestic and international tour operators including destinations, hotels, activity operators and transportation companies.

Focuses on the application of marketing principles and strategies to the Accommodation sector of Tourism. Includes how a variety of resort/hotel marketing departments are organized, responsibilities assigned and functions established. The role of personal selling, sales reporting and monitoring techniques, as well as communication and media used to effectively reach specified target markets will also be examined. Prerequisites: MKTG 1102 and TOUR 1260

Addresses the development of community tourism by focusing on local interest and economic benefits. Includes the nature of attraction, planning strategies, economic considerations, environmental factors, social and cultural impacts.

A course designed to provide an overview of fundraising topics. The emphasis is on the grounding of fundraising in philanthropy; the principles and strategic issues of fundraising in nonprofit organizations; and the role of the development officer and fundraising. Students develop an understanding of annual fund and capital campaign methodologies, working with volunteer boards, and developing career planning strategies.

This 36-hour projects-based course is intended for fundraising and community development professionals who want to experience how to turn special events into events that build capacity and connect communities. You will experience how to build an event from conception to completion, while engaging community stakeholders in the process. This course is meant to compliment the MKTG 1120 – Event Planning course. Content includes: how to build volunteer-led events, sponsorship solicitation and the basics of community relationship building.

This course develops leadership skills that are critical for Executive Directors at small/mid-sized organizations, Program Managers at large organizations, and those beginning nonprofit careers. Participants will examine the role of leadership and approaches to assessing and improving organizational culture, mission/vision, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, change management, and stakeholder engagement.

This course provides an overview of the key legislation, common law and administrative policies that apply to not-for-profit organizations and charities in Canada. You will examine and apply the principles and practices relevant to incorporation, charitable registration, organizational maintenance and good governance.

Search Marketing is an essential part of all marketing plans today. With 90% of consumers researching online prior to making a purchasing decision, knowing how to position a company within search engines has become a sought after and valuable skill-set. This course provides practical training on how to design and develop effective search engine campaigns using SEO (search engine optimization) and pay-per-click advertising. Learn key marketing definitions, principals and best practices for search marketing. Develop skills for developing, implementing, and tracking search campaigns within various business verticals.

Examines the full breadth of sports marketing and sponsorship, its use in the marketing plans of corporations and its function inside amateur and professional sport. This project based course will appeal to sports administrators and event organizers as well as promotion, community relations and marketing personnel who address sports marketing in their occupation. Prerequisite: MKTG 1102 or department permission.

This course examines all aspects of planning off-premise catering events from assessing a venue to costing the labour and equipment charges and determining appropriate food service for the venue and budget. Those venturing into the off-premise catering field or who have responsibility for planning catering events will benefit from this course.

Dream weddings require careful planning. This course examines wedding planning from inception to execution, including managing the procedures and challenges faced from the initial meeting with the couple, to selecting purveyors, contract reviewing, themes and decor. The role and career of a professional wedding planner are also explored.

An overview of the retail environment, starting with global trends and narrowing the focus to North American issues and ultimately examining the most important issues facing British Columbia and Vancouver retail sectors. Topics include: retail operations, logistics, buying, merchandising, human resources, customer relations and marketing.

Do you know how to use web analytic tools to measure the success of marketing campaigns and sales initiatives? Do you understand how metrics play a part in converting leads into sales online and how online tools can help you track the process? This course offers strategies for increasing revenue from analysis of online metrics as well as techniques for interpreting web traffic, extracting meaningful insights from data, and increasing profits. It also offers an introductory overview of how to analyze social media and email marketing reports to help drive profit.

This course will review the key principles of merchandising and display across a spectrum of retail environments. Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of merchandising and display theory and tactics, with a comprehensive review of contemporary strategies.

In the age of information, every organization must create and execute a coordinated communications strategy that enables it to build rapport with customers, voters, employees, stockholders, and competitors. This intensive course will use case studies, class discussions, and small group exercises to explore the art and science of creating cutting edge strategy driven public relations & communications plans that are successful over both 'old' and new media domains. Upon completion, you will be able to define, segment, and reach specific audiences with both traditional and new media, and respond to complex business situations.

The analytics of social media marketing and selling is the focus of this course. You will explore the principles of analytics and fine tune online social media strategies to extract better results for your brand and business. Discover how to manage multi-ad online campaigns for Google Adwords and other pay-per click programs in order to impact social media campaigns. Measure the impact of marketing on sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and more. Define specific techniques for integrating tools that will deliver measurable results on social media campaigns.

Corporate sponsorship is a fundraising strategy used in charitable and not for profit organizations as well as a primary revenue generation tool in sport, cause, health and a broad spectrum of community events and programs. A corporate sponsorship is able to increase organizational revenue while also playing a pivotal role in the building of organizational awareness and understanding. This 36-hour course will cover all facets of corporate sponsorship from the planning and proposal development stage through to the recruitment and management of corporate partners. The course will also focus on corporate sponsorship from the perspective of the corporate sponsor as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy focussed towards supporting business objectives. This course will be of interest to persons studying event management, event marketing, fundraising, marketing, promotion and community relations or those working in any of these areas.

Inspiration, intuition and innovation. What is your brand culture? How is it represented and to whom? Innovation and Brand Development examines the critical steps and expertise involved in developing and presenting a successful market product, brand, service or experience from concept to delivery. Creative modelling will be used to explore how to excite a market with innovative new brands or the re-launching of existing products in competitive market segments. Prerequisites: MKTG 1102

Imagine the challenge. You are in charge of capturing your organization’s brand from the inside out…its innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, its dedication to authentic and transparent leadership and its passion to create new possibilities. Sound intimidating? In this course you will explore brand DNA and understand how it is responsible for driving your organization’s marketing and communications, cultural intelligence and business deliverables. Prerequisites: MKTG 3322

A course for Part-Time Studies Diploma Designation ONLY. Students are required to carry out a major marketing project under the supervision of an assigned instructor. This is a capstone course in the Diploma Program through part-time studies therefore department permission is required.

This course provides practical work experience that is relevant to your marketing-related career path. You will spend the equivalent of 20-working days with an industry organization performing various tasks associated with the firm's marketing efforts. You will submit written reports, and your performance will be assessed by an organization representative and BCIT faculty. Prerequisite: Completion of all program courses except MKTG 4435 Directed Studies.