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Course details
This communication course teaches practical business communication techniques for planning, organizing, selecting, writing, and presenting information in business or industry. It covers routine memos, letters, request and reply letters, and oral presentations. NOTE: 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 English 12 should take COMM 1106 instead of COMM 1103. Students who wish to confirm their English level are strongly advised to take COMM 0015.
Prerequisite(s)
- English Studies 12 "67%" (C+) or equivalent (ie: COMM 0015 "70+" or IELTS Academic 6.5, etc.)
Credits
3.0
Cost
$502.81 - $529.92 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below are 10 offerings of COMM 1103 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 32300
Duration
Fri Sep 08 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32300
- $502.81
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 08 - Nov 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Nov 24 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$502.81
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.
-
*(A)*COURSE DELIVERY: Asynchronous online learning. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates (except for the final exam). This is not a self-paced course. You will have specific deadlines to meet for the reading assignments and learning activities. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(B)*FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 24, 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)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: If you do not have English 12 (67%+) or IELTS 6.5+ but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. COMM 1103 and COMM 1106 are fully equivalent/interchangeable; therefore, BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. Upon successful completion of COMM 1106, you will earn 3 credits which will be automatically applied towards your program to replace COMM 1103. *(D)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class –no capacity override. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Or you can take COMM 1106.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 37674
Duration
Fri Sep 08 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 37674
- $502.81
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 08 - Nov 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Nov 24 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$502.81
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.
-
*(A)*COURSE DELIVERY: Asynchronous online learning. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates (except for the final exam). This is not a self-paced course. You will have specific deadlines to meet for the reading assignments and learning activities. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(B)*FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 24, 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)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: If you do not have English 12 (67%+) or IELTS 6.5+ but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. COMM 1103 and COMM 1106 are fully equivalent/interchangeable; therefore, BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. Upon successful completion of COMM 1106, you will earn 3 credits which will be automatically applied towards your program to replace COMM 1103. *(D)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class –no capacity override. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Or you can take COMM 1106.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 38483
Duration
Fri Sep 08 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38483
- $502.81
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 08 - Nov 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Nov 24 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Elizabeth Fricke
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$502.81
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.
-
*(A)*COURSE DELIVERY: Asynchronous online learning. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates (except for the final exam). This is not a self-paced course. You will have specific deadlines to meet for the reading assignments and learning activities. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(B)*FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 24, 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)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: If you do not have English 12 (67%+) or IELTS 6.5+ but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. COMM 1103 and COMM 1106 are fully equivalent/interchangeable; therefore, BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. Upon successful completion of COMM 1106, you will earn 3 credits which will be automatically applied towards your program to replace COMM 1103. *(D)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class –no capacity override. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Or you can take COMM 1106.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 38484
Duration
Fri Sep 08 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38484
- $502.81
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 08 - Nov 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Nov 24 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Ivana Gotovac
Course outline
Cost
$502.81
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.
-
*(A)*COURSE DELIVERY: Asynchronous online learning. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates (except for the final exam). This is not a self-paced course. You will have specific deadlines to meet for the reading assignments and learning activities. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(B)*FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 24, 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)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: If you do not have English 12 (67%+) or IELTS 6.5+ but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. COMM 1103 and COMM 1106 are fully equivalent/interchangeable; therefore, BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. Upon successful completion of COMM 1106, you will earn 3 credits which will be automatically applied towards your program to replace COMM 1103. *(D)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class –no capacity override. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Or you can take COMM 1106.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 38506
Duration
Fri Sep 08 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38506
- $502.81
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 08 - Nov 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Nov 24 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Tanya Haye
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$502.81
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.
-
*(A)*COURSE DELIVERY: Asynchronous online learning. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates (except for the final exam). This is not a self-paced course. You will have specific deadlines to meet for the reading assignments and learning activities. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(B)*FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 24, 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)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: If you do not have English 12 (67%+) or IELTS 6.5+ but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. COMM 1103 and COMM 1106 are fully equivalent/interchangeable; therefore, BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. Upon successful completion of COMM 1106, you will earn 3 credits which will be automatically applied towards your program to replace COMM 1103. *(D)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class –no capacity override. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Or you can take COMM 1106.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 39485
Duration
Fri Sep 08 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 39485
- $502.81
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 08 - Nov 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Nov 24 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Tanya Haye
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$502.81
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.
-
*(A)*COURSE DELIVERY: Asynchronous online learning. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates (except for the final exam). This is not a self-paced course. You will have specific deadlines to meet for the reading assignments and learning activities. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(B)*FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 24, 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)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: If you do not have English 12 (67%+) or IELTS 6.5+ but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. COMM 1103 and COMM 1106 are fully equivalent/interchangeable; therefore, BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. Upon successful completion of COMM 1106, you will earn 3 credits which will be automatically applied towards your program to replace COMM 1103. *(D)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class –no capacity override. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Or you can take COMM 1106.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 41513
Duration
Fri Sep 08 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 41513
- $502.81
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 08 - Nov 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Nov 24 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Tanya Haye
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$502.81
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.
-
*(A)*COURSE DELIVERY: Asynchronous online learning. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates (except for the final exam). This is not a self-paced course. You will have specific deadlines to meet for the reading assignments and learning activities. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(B)*FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 24, 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)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: If you do not have English 12 (67%+) or IELTS 6.5+ but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. COMM 1103 and COMM 1106 are fully equivalent/interchangeable; therefore, BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. Upon successful completion of COMM 1106, you will earn 3 credits which will be automatically applied towards your program to replace COMM 1103. *(D)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class –no capacity override. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Or you can take COMM 1106.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 50635
Duration
Fri Sep 08 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 50635
- $502.81
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Sep 08 - Nov 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Nov 24 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Ryan McFarland
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$502.81
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.
-
*(A)*COURSE DELIVERY: Asynchronous online learning. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates (except for the final exam). This is not a self-paced course. You will have specific deadlines to meet for the reading assignments and learning activities. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(B)*FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 24, 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)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: If you do not have English 12 (67%+) or IELTS 6.5+ but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. COMM 1103 and COMM 1106 are fully equivalent/interchangeable; therefore, BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. Upon successful completion of COMM 1106, you will earn 3 credits which will be automatically applied towards your program to replace COMM 1103. *(D)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class –no capacity override. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Or you can take COMM 1106.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 50654
Duration
Fri Sep 08 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 50654
- $502.81
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 08 - Nov 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Nov 24 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Ryan McFarland
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$502.81
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.
-
*(A)*COURSE DELIVERY: Asynchronous online learning. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates (except for the final exam). This is not a self-paced course. You will have specific deadlines to meet for the reading assignments and learning activities. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(B)*FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 24, 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)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: If you do not have English 12 (67%+) or IELTS 6.5+ but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. COMM 1103 and COMM 1106 are fully equivalent/interchangeable; therefore, BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. Upon successful completion of COMM 1106, you will earn 3 credits which will be automatically applied towards your program to replace COMM 1103. *(D)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class –no capacity override. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Or you can take COMM 1106.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 30852
Duration
Wed Sep 13 - Wed Nov 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 30852
- $529.92
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Sep 13 - Nov 29 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 470 |
Instructor
Bryan Anderson
Course outline
Cost
$529.92
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.
-
*(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: If you do not have English 12 (67%+) or IELTS 6.5+ but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. COMM 1103 and COMM 1106 are fully equivalent/interchangeable; therefore, BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. Upon successful completion of COMM 1106, you will earn 3 credits which will be automatically applied towards your program to replace COMM 1103. *(B)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class –no capacity override. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Or you can take COMM 1106.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Follow a systematic process in planning and writing business and technical documents.
- Select and organize information to meet the needs of your readers.
- Write sentences that are clear, concise, easily readable, and correct.
- Use a positive, audience-oriented tone in written and oral communication.
- Make written information more accessible through appropriate use of headings, lists, and white space.
- Use the most effective strategies and patterns in organizing routine memos, emails, letters and short reports.
- Prepare and deliver an effective oral presentation on a work-related topic.
- 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
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