- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
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
$713.44 - $725.44 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below are two offerings of COMM 2216 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 42240
Duration
Fri Sep 08 - Fri Dec 08 (14 weeks)
- 14 weeks
- CRN 42240
- Domestic fees $713.44International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 08 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Laurie Izgerean
Course outline
Credits
4
Domestic fees
$713.44
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 three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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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.
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.
CRN 46256
Duration
Fri Sep 08 - Fri Dec 08 (14 weeks)
- 14 weeks
- CRN 46256
- Domestic fees $713.44International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 08 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Laurie Izgerean
Course outline
Credits
4
Domestic fees
$713.44
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 three times the amount of domestic fees. 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.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Winter 2024
Below are two offerings of COMM 2216 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 88276
Duration
Fri Jan 05 - Fri Apr 05 (14 weeks)
- 14 weeks
- CRN 88276
- Domestic fees $725.44International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Apr 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
4
Domestic fees
$725.44
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 three times the amount of domestic fees. 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.
Status
CRN 82195
Duration
Fri Jan 05 - Fri Apr 05 (14 weeks)
- 14 weeks
- CRN 82195
- Domestic fees $725.44International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Apr 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
4
Domestic fees
$725.44
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 three times the amount of domestic fees. 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.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
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:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Computer Information Technology
Diploma Full-time
- Computer Systems
Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems Technology
Diploma Full-time
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