- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This communication course is designed for students needing additional assistance in meeting the language standards of a credit introductory business and technical Communication course. It teaches practical business communication techniques for planning, organizing, selecting, writing, and presenting information in business or industry. It covers the same content as COMM 1103, but has additional English language support and communication development. 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 who wish to confirm their English level are strongly advised to take COMM 0015.
Prerequisite(s)
- English Studies 12 "50%" (PASS) or equivalent (ie: COMM 0015 "50+" or IELTS Academic 6.0, etc.)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$628.50 - $655.65 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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
Related Programs
Introduction to Business and Technical Communication (With Language Development Component) (COMM 1106) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Business Fundamentals
Associate Certificate Full-time
- Business Management
Certificate Part-time
- Event Marketing and Management Strategy
Certificate Part-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
- Human Resource Management
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Entrepreneurship
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Sales Skills
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Sustainable Event Management
Certificate Part-time
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Applications (ACA)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are five offerings of COMM 1106 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 55491
Dates
Mon Jun 24 - Wed Aug 07
- 7 weeks
- CRN 55491
- Domestic fees $628.50
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 24 - Aug 07 | Mon, Wed | 09:00 - 13:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 464 |
Instructor
Rachael Hunter
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)* COMM 1106 IS EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)* 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 have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat. No class on July 1 and August 5 (Stat Holiday).
CRN 63823
Dates
Mon Jun 24 - Wed Aug 07
- 7 weeks
- CRN 63823
- Domestic fees $628.50
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 24 - Aug 07 | Mon, Wed | 09:00 - 13:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 635 |
Instructor
Ken Eng
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)* COMM 1106 IS EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)* 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 have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat. No class on July 1 and August 5 (Stat Holiday).
CRN 64243
Dates
Mon Jun 24 - Wed Aug 07
- 7 weeks
- CRN 64243
- Domestic fees $628.50
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 - Aug 07 | Mon, Wed | 13:30 - 17:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 635 |
Instructor
Ken Eng
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)* COMM 1106 IS EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)* 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 have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat. No class on July 1 and August 5 (Stat Holiday).
CRN 54574
Dates
Tue Jun 25 - Thu Aug 01
- 6 weeks
- CRN 54574
- Domestic fees $628.50
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 25 - Aug 01 | Tue, Thu | 09:00 - 13:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 483 |
Instructor
Nicholas Fox
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)* COMM 1106 IS EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)* 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 have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat.
CRN 55650
Dates
Tue Jun 25 - Thu Aug 01
- 6 weeks
- CRN 55650
- Domestic fees $628.50
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 25 - Aug 01 | Tue, Thu | 13:30 - 17:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 687 |
Instructor
Chad Fryer
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)* COMM 1106 IS EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)* 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 have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat.
Fall 2024
Below are 10 offerings of COMM 1106 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 43548
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 09
- 12 weeks
- CRN 43548
- Domestic fees $655.65
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- COURSE SCHEDULE: Classes are on Mondays plus 1 Friday (October 4). No class on Sept. 30, Oct. 14, and Nov. 11 (stat holiday). *(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)*COMM 1106 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies COMM 11XX courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)*LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY IN THE CLASSROOM: Register early to secure your seat.
CRN 43497
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 09
- 14 weeks
- CRN 43497
- Domestic fees $655.65
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
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- COURSE SCHEDULE: Classes are on Mondays plus 1 Friday (October 4). No class on Sept. 30, Oct. 14, and Nov. 11 (stat holiday). *(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)*COMM 1106 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies COMM 11XX courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)*LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY IN THE CLASSROOM: Register early to secure your seat.
CRN 32363
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Tue Nov 26
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32363
- Domestic fees $641.36
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 10 - Nov 26 | Tue | 18:00 - 22:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 464 |
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)*COMM 1106 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies COMM 11XX courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)*LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY IN THE CLASSROOM: Register early to secure your seat.
CRN 33197
Dates
Wed Sep 11 - Wed Nov 27
- 12 weeks
- CRN 33197
- Domestic fees $655.65
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 11 - Nov 27 | Wed | 18:00 - 22:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 207 |
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)*COMM 1106 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies COMM 11XX courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)*LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY IN THE CLASSROOM: Register early to secure your seat.
CRN 36109
Dates
Wed Sep 11 - Wed Nov 27
- 12 weeks
- CRN 36109
- Domestic fees $655.65
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 11 - Nov 27 | Wed | 18:00 - 22:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 405 |
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)* COMM 1106 IS EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)*SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE CLASSES: This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as the face-to-face course. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(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 have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat.
CRN 33378
Dates
Thu Sep 12 - Thu Nov 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 33378
- Domestic fees $655.65
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 12 - Nov 28 | Thu | 18:00 - 22:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 204 |
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)*COMM 1106 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies COMM 11XX courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)*LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY IN THE CLASSROOM: Register early to secure your seat.
CRN 34250
Dates
Thu Sep 12 - Thu Nov 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 34250
- Domestic fees $655.65
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 12 - Nov 28 | Thu | 18:00 - 22:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 109 |
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)*COMM 1106 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies COMM 11XX courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)*LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY IN THE CLASSROOM: Register early to secure your seat.
CRN 34691
Dates
Sat Sep 14 - Sat Nov 30
- 12 weeks
- CRN 34691
- Domestic fees $641.36
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 14 - Nov 30 | Sat | 13:00 - 17:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 464 |
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)*COMM 1106 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies COMM 11XX courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)*LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY IN THE CLASSROOM: Register early to secure your seat.
CRN 36080
Dates
Sat Sep 14 - Sat Nov 30
- 12 weeks
- CRN 36080
- Domestic fees $641.36
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 14 - Nov 30 | Sat | 13:00 - 17:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 476 |
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)*COMM 1106 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies COMM 11XX courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)*LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY IN THE CLASSROOM: Register early to secure your seat.
CRN 43629
Dates
Sat Sep 14 - Sat Nov 30
- 12 weeks
- CRN 43629
- Domestic fees $655.65
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 14 - Nov 30 | Sat | 08:55 - 12:55 | Downtown DTC Rm. 476 |
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)* COMM 1106 IS EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)*SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE CLASSES: This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as the face-to-face course. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(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 have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.