Course Overview
This communication course teaches business writing skills needed to write many types of business correspondence. It covers claim, bad-news and sales letters, job applications, and the writing of procedures and instructions. NOTE: COMM 2002 is equivalent to COMM 2202. Although COMM 2002 may not be included on the program course list or program matrix, students may choose either COMM 2002 or COMM 2202 for their program. Students do not need to take COMM 2202 if they take COMM 2002. 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). 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 level 1 COMM are encouraged to take COMM 2002 instead of COMM 2202.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$535.86
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Follow a systematic process in planning and writing memos and letters.
- Select and organize information to meet the needs of readers.
- Write sentences that are clear, concise, and correct.
- Achieve a positive, persuasive reader-oriented tone in your writing.
- Use effective planning strategies and organizational patterns for:
- Requests and replies
- Claim and adjustment messages
- 'Bad news' messages
- Persuasive messages and sales letters
- Definitions, descriptions, instructions and graphics.
- Prepare a professional resume and application letter.
- Critically evaluate information to determine if it is accurate, relevant, and complete, and to use critical thinking to develop strong arguments.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2016
Related Programs
Business and Technical Correspondence With Language Development Component (COMM 2002) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of COMM 2002 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 60238
Dates
Jul 04 - Aug 09 Loading
- CRN 60238
- $535.86 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 04 - Aug 09 | Sat, Sun | 13:00 - 16:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 483 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is a 6-week intensive and accelerated course. Classes meet twice a week on Saturdays and Sundays. *(A)*Please take level 1 COMM (i.e., complete your COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 or equivalent) before taking COMM 2002. *(B)*COMM 2002 is 100% equivalent to COMM 2202: You may choose either course for your program, but we highly recommend COMM 2002 instead of COMM 2202 because it includes extra grammar practice activities to support your learning. *(C)*LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY IN THE CLASSROOM: Register early to secure your seat.
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Status
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