- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This is an applied communication course that examines systematic techniques to communicate effectively and professionally in the workplace; its goal is to introduce students to technical writing skills and presentation skills needed to succeed in career- related courses and at work.
Prerequisite(s)
- English Studies 12 "67%" (C+) or equivalent (ie: COMM 0015 "70+" or IELTS Academic 6.5, etc.)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$535.87
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student should be able to:
- Determine the purpose and target audience for a variety of communication tasks.
- Select and organize information to meet the needs of a specific audience.
- Make information understandable to listeners and readers.
- Write clear, concise and grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs.
- Use language effectively.
- Use an appropriate tone in written and oral communications.
- Write instructions and describe processes.
- Use graphics appropriately in written and oral communications.
- Plan, organize, and deliver an informative oral presentation on a work-related topic.
Effective as of Fall 2005
Related Programs
Communication 1 (COMM 1120) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Interior Design Fundamentals
Certificate Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below are two offerings of COMM 1120 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 47361
Dates
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 47361
- $535.87 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
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 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- RESERVED: COMM 1120 is reserved for students in the BCIT Interior Design program. Should you have further questions about the program, contact BCIT_Interior_Design@bcit.ca. *(A)*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 (except for the final exam). 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. *(B)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Online attendance for the final exam beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 9:30 p.m. is mandatory. *(C)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: It is not possible to add more seats to this class. If this class is full, please take it next term. Register early to secure your seat.
Status
CRN 34196
Dates
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 34196
- $535.87 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
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 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- RESERVED: COMM 1120 is reserved for students in the BCIT Interior Design program. Should you have further questions about the program, contact BCIT_Interior_Design@bcit.ca. *(A)*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 (except for the final exam). 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. *(B)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Online attendance for the final exam beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 9:30 p.m. is mandatory. *(C)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: It is not possible to add more seats to this class. If this class is full, please take it next term. Register early to secure your seat.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.