Course Overview
Information technology professionals spend time each day communicating orally and in writing with their supervisors, colleagues and clients. As problem-solvers and entrepreneurs in industry, you need to communicate quickly, clearly, and effectively. This course will build on the skills you learned in first term to be an efficient and professional communicator at work. You will learn how to conduct an effective job search and write the accompanying resume and cover letter to support it. You will also write effective reports, deliver a persuasive oral presentation to your set, and participate effectively in meetings and group work. You will prepare a formal report and present it orally and in writing.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$755.00 - $808.92 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 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:
- Write an effective resume and cover letter.
- Write a variety of documents such as reports, proposals, instructions.
- Design and integrate graphics.
- Prepare and deliver a persuasive oral presentation.
- Participate effectively in teamwork.
- Conduct and participate in meetings productively.
- Prepare a formal proposal and present it orally and in writing.
- Use proper citation methods.
- Critically evaluate information to determine if it is accurate, relevant, and complete, and to use critical thinking to develop strong arguments.
Effective as of Fall 2019
Related Programs
Business Communications 2 (COMM 2216) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Computer Information Technology
Diploma Full-time
- Computer Systems
Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems Technology
Diploma Full-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of COMM 2216 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68407
Dates
Jun 07 - Aug 23 Loading
- CRN 68407
- $755.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 07 - Aug 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Laurie Izgerean
Course outline
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.
- RESERVED: COMM 2216 is reserved for BCIT students studying in a computing or engineering program (No Exceptions). COURSE HOURS ARE 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS: instructor-led but flexible hours with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. Your weekly participation is essential to succeed in this course. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link.
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Status
CRN 57213
Dates
Apr 10 - Jul 10 Loading
- CRN 57213
- $755.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 - Jul 10 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
14 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.
- RESERVED: COMM 2216 is reserved for BCIT students studying in a computing or engineering program (No Exceptions). COURSE HOURS ARE 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS: instructor-led but flexible hours with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. Your weekly participation is essential to succeed in this course. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link.
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Status
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of COMM 2216 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 42240
Dates
Sep 04 - Dec 04 Loading
- CRN 42240
- $808.92 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
14 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.
- RESERVED: COMM 2216 is reserved for BCIT students studying in a computing or engineering program (No Exceptions). *(A)*THIS COURSE FORMAT IS A HYBRID ASYNCHRONOUS-SYNCHRONOUS MODEL: instructor-led with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. The scheduled live sessions will be arranged with flexible times to suit student availability. Your weekly participation is essential to succeed in this course. *(B)*FIXED IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM DATE: In-person attendance for the final exam on Friday, December 4, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. is mandatory. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link.
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Status
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