Course Overview
This course provides participants with diverse opportunities to expand and strengthen their business writing skills across a variety of communications platforms. With an emphasis on effective writing strategies, students will understand the importance of meeting their audience’s needs through numerous mediums including online discussion forums, emails, a technical report work plan, digital infographic, and the major components of a formal proposal.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$375.44 - $408.25 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- apply writing strategies to build relationships with diverse audiences around the world
- select the appropriate communications medium to achieve desired results
- write and design effective business and technical communications that reflect professionalism and industry best-practices
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Technology Management Communication (TMGT 7142) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Manufacturing
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
School of Transportation
- Technology Management
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of TMGT 7142 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 26488
Dates
Apr 12 - Jun 20 Loading
- CRN 26488
- $375.44 Domestic fees
Location
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Laurie Izgerean
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.
- This course has a weekly course schedule with required readings, discussions, and assignments to complete each week, although you do *not* have to be online at a particular time or on a particular day. Your weekly participation is essential to succeed in this course. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. Instructions for required course readings (including purchasing details if applicable) will be released at the discretion of your instructor on The Learning Hub. This course forms part of the Bachelor of Technology in TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT degree program. You may proceed to register for this course online, or by contacting Student Information and Enrollment Services (SIES) at 604-434-1610 or 1-866-434-1610 Toll-Free (Canada and US only).
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of TMGT 7142 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 43155
Dates
Nov 16 - Dec 14 Loading
- CRN 43155
- $408.25 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16 - Dec 14 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 109 |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
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.
- This course has mandatory in-person on-campus classroom sessions. There is a required e-text you must purchase for this course. Purchasing instructions will be released at the discretion of your instructor on The Learning Hub course instance. This course forms part of the TMGT BTech degree program. Be sure to log in to the Hub in advance of your first class.
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Status
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