- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
$725.44 - $740.14 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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 with a co-op option.
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 2024
Below are two offerings of COMM 2216 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 66130
Dates
Fri Jun 07 - Fri Aug 23
- 12 weeks
- CRN 66130
- Domestic fees $725.44
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 07 - Aug 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Laurie Izgerean
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- RESERVED: COMM 2216 is reserved for BCIT Computing students, BCIT Engineering students, and BCIT Advanced Diploma in Business Management students. Before you register, you must have successfully completed COMM 1111, or COMM 1116 or COMM 1103 or COMM 1106. *(A)*COURSE DELIVERY: Asynchronous online learning. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates. This is not a self-paced course. You will have specific deadlines to meet for the reading assignments and learning activities. 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.
CRN 68407
Dates
Fri Jun 07 - Fri Aug 23
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68407
- Domestic fees $725.44
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 07 - Aug 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Laurie Izgerean
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- RESERVED: COMM 2216 is reserved for BCIT Computing students, BCIT Engineering students, and BCIT Advanced Diploma in Business Management students. Before you register, you must have successfully completed COMM 1111, or COMM 1116 or COMM 1103 or COMM 1106. *(A)*COURSE DELIVERY: Asynchronous online learning. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates. This is not a self-paced course. You will have specific deadlines to meet for the reading assignments and learning activities. 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.
Fall 2024
Below are two offerings of COMM 2216 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 46256
Dates
Fri Sep 06 - Fri Dec 06
- 14 weeks
- CRN 46256
- Domestic fees $740.14
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 - Dec 06 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- COURSE DELIVERY: Course hours are 100% online asynchronous with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates. 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. RESERVED: COMM 2216 is reserved for BCIT Computing students, BCIT Engineering students, and BCIT Advanced Diploma in Business Management students. Before you register, you must have successfully completed a 3-credit COMM 11XX course (i.e. COMM 1100, 1116, 1135, 1103, 1106, etc.).
CRN 42240
Dates
Fri Sep 06 - Fri Dec 06
- 14 weeks
- CRN 42240
- Domestic fees $740.14
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 - Dec 06 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- COURSE DELIVERY: Course hours are 100% online asynchronous with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates. 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. RESERVED: COMM 2216 is reserved for BCIT Computing students, BCIT Engineering students, and BCIT Advanced Diploma in Business Management students. Before you register, you must have successfully completed a 3-credit COMM 11XX course (i.e. COMM 1100, 1116, 1135, 1103, 1106, etc.).
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.