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COMM 1103 - Introduction to Business and Technical Communication

Communication Part-time Studies Course

School of Computing and Academic Studies

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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)

Students must have one of the following: 1) English 12 "67%" (C+) or equivalent (refer to BCIT's Admission page); 2) COMM 0015 score of 70 or better.

Credits

3.0

Cost

$473.08 - $498.21 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Fall 2020

Below are 10 offerings of this course for the Fall 2020 term.

CRN 31970

Fri Sep 04 - Fri Nov 20 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
      Online

Instructor

Tanya Haye

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$473.08

Notes

  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 "67%+", IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. Click on the URL link for important course info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_202030..pdf . *(B)*If you have English 12 50%+ or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you are allowed to replace COMM 1103 with COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. *(C)*THIS IS NOT A SELF-PACED COURSE: There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. You will have readings, discussions, peer review, 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. Your instructor will make arrangements with you to satisfy the oral presentation component of the course; thus, you will need access to a video recording device (ie: video camera or web camera). *(E)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: You must take the final exam at the designated time outlined below, without exception. *(F)*FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Friday, November 20, 2020, from 18:30 to 2130, at BCIT Burnaby Campus. If you live outside 100km from BCIT, you will arrange to write the final exam at one of BCIT's network of approved Test Centres. You are directly responsible for all invigilation fees and related costs.
  3. 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 offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress and Full

CRN 32300

Fri Sep 04 - Fri Nov 20 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
      Online

Instructor

Tanya Haye

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$473.08

Notes

  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 "67%+", IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. Click on the URL link for important course info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_202030..pdf . *(B)*If you have English 12 50%+ or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you are allowed to replace COMM 1103 with COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. *(C)*THIS IS NOT A SELF-PACED COURSE: There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. You will have readings, discussions, peer review, 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. Your instructor will make arrangements with you to satisfy the oral presentation component of the course; thus, you will need access to a video recording device (ie: video camera or web camera). *(E)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: You must take the final exam at the designated time outlined below, without exception. *(F)*FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Friday, November 20, 2020, from 18:30 to 2130, at BCIT Burnaby Campus. If you live outside 100km from BCIT, you will arrange to write the final exam at one of BCIT's network of approved Test Centres. You are directly responsible for all invigilation fees and related costs.
  3. 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 offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress and Full

CRN 37674

Fri Sep 04 - Fri Nov 20 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 04 - Nov 20 Online Online Delivery

Instructor

Izabela Lazar

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$473.08

Notes

  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 "67%+", IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. Click on the URL link for important course info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_202030..pdf . *(B)*If you have English 12 50%+ or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you are allowed to replace COMM 1103 with COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. *(C)*THIS IS NOT A SELF-PACED COURSE: There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. You will have readings, discussions, peer review, 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. Your instructor will make arrangements with you to satisfy the oral presentation component of the course; thus, you will need access to a video recording device (ie: video camera or web camera). *(E)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: You must take the final exam at the designated time outlined below, without exception. *(F)*FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Friday, November 20, 2020, from 18:30 to 2130, at BCIT Burnaby Campus. If you live outside 100km from BCIT, you will arrange to write the final exam at one of BCIT's network of approved Test Centres. You are directly responsible for all invigilation fees and related costs.
  3. 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 offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress and Full

CRN 38483

Fri Sep 04 - Fri Nov 20 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 04 - Nov 20 Online Online Delivery

Instructor

Izabela Lazar

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$473.08

Notes

  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 "67%+", IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. Click on the URL link for important course info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_202030..pdf . *(B)*If you have English 12 50%+ or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you are allowed to replace COMM 1103 with COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. *(C)*THIS IS NOT A SELF-PACED COURSE: There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. You will have readings, discussions, peer review, 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. Your instructor will make arrangements with you to satisfy the oral presentation component of the course; thus, you will need access to a video recording device (ie: video camera or web camera). *(E)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: You must take the final exam at the designated time outlined below, without exception. *(F)*FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Friday, November 20, 2020, from 18:30 to 2130, at BCIT Burnaby Campus. If you live outside 100km from BCIT, you will arrange to write the final exam at one of BCIT's network of approved Test Centres. You are directly responsible for all invigilation fees and related costs.
  3. 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 offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress and Full

CRN 38484

Fri Sep 04 - Fri Nov 20 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 04 - Nov 20 Online Online Delivery

Instructor

Elizabeth Fricke

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$473.08

Notes

  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 "67%+", IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. Click on the URL link for important course info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_202030..pdf . *(B)*If you have English 12 50%+ or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you are allowed to replace COMM 1103 with COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. *(C)*THIS IS NOT A SELF-PACED COURSE: There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. You will have readings, discussions, peer review, 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. Your instructor will make arrangements with you to satisfy the oral presentation component of the course; thus, you will need access to a video recording device (ie: video camera or web camera). *(E)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: You must take the final exam at the designated time outlined below, without exception. *(F)*FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Friday, November 20, 2020, from 18:30 to 2130, at BCIT Burnaby Campus. If you live outside 100km from BCIT, you will arrange to write the final exam at one of BCIT's network of approved Test Centres. You are directly responsible for all invigilation fees and related costs.
  3. 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 offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress and Full

CRN 38506

Fri Sep 11 - Fri Nov 27 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Online Online Delivery

Instructor

Elizabeth Fricke

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$473.08

Notes

  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 "67%+", IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. Click on the URL link for important course info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_202020_Sept11.pdf . *(B)*If you have English 12 50%+ or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you are allowed to replace COMM 1103 with COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. *(C)*THIS IS NOT A SELF-PACED COURSE: There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. You will have readings, discussions, peer review, 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. Your instructor will make arrangements with you to satisfy the oral presentation component of the course; thus, you will need access to a video recording device (ie: video camera or web camera). *(E)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: You must take the final exam at the designated time outlined below, without exception. *(F)*FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Friday, November 27, 2020, from 18:30 to 2130, at BCIT Burnaby Campus. If you live outside 100km from BCIT, you will arrange to write the final exam at one of BCIT's network of approved Test Centres. You are directly responsible for all invigilation fees and related costs.
  3. 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 offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress and Full

CRN 39485

Fri Sep 11 - Fri Nov 27 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Online Online Delivery

Instructor

Holly Munn

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$473.08

Notes

  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 "67%+", IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. Click on the URL link for important course info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_202030_Sept11.pdf . *(B)*If you have English 12 50%+ or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you are allowed to replace COMM 1103 with COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. *(C)*THIS IS NOT A SELF-PACED COURSE: There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. You will have readings, discussions, peer review, 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. Your instructor will make arrangements with you to satisfy the oral presentation component of the course; thus, you will need access to a video recording device (ie: video camera or web camera). *(E)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: You must take the final exam at the designated time outlined below, without exception. *(F)*FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Friday, November 27, 2020, from 18:30 to 2130, at BCIT Burnaby Campus. If you live outside 100km from BCIT, you will arrange to write the final exam at one of BCIT's network of approved Test Centres. You are directly responsible for all invigilation fees and related costs.
  3. 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 offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress and Full

CRN 41513

Sat Sep 12 - Sat Nov 28 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Sat 09:30 - 12:30 DTC Online Delivery

Instructor

Nicholas Fox

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$498.21

Notes

  1. *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 "67%", IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Refer to the BCIT English 12 and equivalencies page at https://www.bcit.ca/admission/entrance-requirements/english-requirements/ for more info. *(B)*If you have English 12 50%+ or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you are allowed to replace COMM 1103 with COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. *(C)*No capacity override, waitlist, or late registration for this class. There is very limited seating space in the classroom. If this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrolment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Or you can take COMM 1106. Register early to secure your seat.
  2. 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 offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress and Full

CRN 44474

Sat Sep 12 - Sat Nov 28 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Sat 13:00 - 16:00 DTC Online Delivery

Instructor

Nicholas Fox

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$498.21

Notes

  1. *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 "67%", IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Refer to the BCIT English 12 and equivalencies page at https://www.bcit.ca/admission/entrance-requirements/english-requirements/ for more info. *(B)*If you have English 12 50%+ or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you are allowed to replace COMM 1103 with COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. *(C)*No capacity override, waitlist, or late registration for this class. There is very limited seating space in the classroom. If this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrolment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Or you can take COMM 1106. Register early to secure your seat.
  2. 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 offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress and Full

CRN 30852

Mon Sep 14 - Mon Nov 30 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 14 - Nov 30 Mon 18:30 - 21:30 DTC Online Delivery
Oct 16 Fri 18:30 - 21:30 DTC Online Delivery

Instructor

Bryan Anderson

Course Outline

Cost

$498.21

Notes

  1. COURSE SCHEDULE: Classes are on Mondays plus 1 Friday (October 16). *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 "67%", IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Refer to the BCIT English 12 and equivalencies page at https://www.bcit.ca/admission/entrance-requirements/english-requirements/ for more info. *(B)*If you have English 12 50%+ or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you are allowed to replace COMM 1103 with COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. *(C)*No capacity override, waitlist, or late registration for this class. There is very limited seating space in the classroom. If this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrolment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Or you can take COMM 1106. Register early to secure your seat. *(D)* STAT HOLIDAY: No class on Monday, October 12, 2020.
  2. 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 offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress

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

COMM 1103 is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Business + Media

  1. Accounting
    Part-time   Diploma
  2. Advanced Marketing Management
    Part-time   Certificate
  3. Business Administration
    Part-time/Distance & Online Learning   Associate Certificate
  4. Business Administration (General Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  5. Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  6. Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  7. Business Administration (Management Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  8. Business Administration (Marketing Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  9. Business Management
    Part-time   Certificate
  10. Finance
    Part-time   Diploma
  11. Financial Management (Finance Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  12. Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  13. Financial Planning
    Part-time   Diploma
  14. Fire Executive Management
    Part-time/Distance & Online Learning   BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate
  15. Global Business Studies
    Part-time   Certificate
  16. Human Resource Management
    Part-time   Certificate
  17. Media Techniques for Business
    Part-time   Certificate
  18. Operations Management (Facilities Management Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  19. Operations Management (Industrial Engineering Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  20. Operations Management (Management Engineering Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  21. Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  22. Tourism and Hospitality
    Part-time   Associate Certificate

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Applied Computer Applications (ACA)
    Part-time   Associate Certificate
  2. Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
    Part-time   Associate Certificate
  3. Computer Systems
    Part-time   Certificate

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Architectural and Building Technology
    Part-time   Certificate
  2. Civil Technology
    Part-time   Associate Certificate
  3. Civil Technology
    Part-time   Certificate
  4. Construction Estimating
    Part-time   Certificate
  5. Public Works Supervision
    Part-time   Associate Certificate

School of Energy

  1. Fire Protection Inspection and Testing
    Part-time   Associate Certificate
  2. Mechanical Systems
    Part-time   Associate Certificate

School of Health Sciences

  1. Food Safety
    Part-time   Associate Certificate

Books & Supplies

The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.

Fall 2020

Books for Fall 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.

BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore

If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.

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Business Communication Essentials Custom, 6Th Ed W. Mylab Bus Comm Nd Code Rvp
Author Bovee
Publisher Ph
Copyright 2019
Binding Kit/Set/Package
ISBN 978-0-13655-841-5
Price $119.95
Choose One
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Cei Digital: Mylab Business Comm Nd W Etext For Custom Edition
Author Bovee
Publisher Ph
Copyright 2019
Binding Digital Version
ISBN 978-0-13645-168-6
Price $78.95
Choose One

BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore

If you are taking this course through either Distance Education or Online Learning, please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore.

Business Communication Essentials Custom, 6Th Ed W. Mylab Bus Comm Nd Code Rvp
Author Bovee
Publisher Ph
Copyright 2019
Binding Kit/Set/Package
ISBN 978-0-13655-841-5
Price $119.95
Choose One
Image not available
Cei Digital: Mylab Business Comm Nd W Etext For Custom Edition
Author Bovee
Publisher Ph
Copyright 2019
Binding Digital Version
ISBN 978-0-13645-168-6
Price $78.95
Choose One

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