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
$482.84 - $487.85 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
EQUIVALENCY: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106 and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). 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. *(A)*IMPORTANT: This is NOT a self-paced course; there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as the face-to-face course. *(B)*REQUIREMENT: 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). *(C)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: You must take the final exam at the designated time outlined below, without exception. *(D)*FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Friday, November 23, from 1830 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. *(E)* Click on the URL link for additional course information: www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_201830.pdf .
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Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
EQUIVALENCY: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106 and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). 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. *(A)*IMPORTANT: This is NOT a self-paced course; there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as the face-to-face course. *(B)*REQUIREMENT: 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). *(C)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: You must take the final exam at the designated time outlined below, without exception. *(D)*FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Friday, November 23, from 1830 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. *(E)* Click on the URL link for additional course information: www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_201830.pdf .
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EQUIVALENCY: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106 and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). 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. *(A)*IMPORTANT: This is NOT a self-paced course; there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as the face-to-face course. *(B)*REQUIREMENT: 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). *(C)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: You must take the final exam at the designated time outlined below, without exception. *(D)*FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Friday, November 23, from 1830 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. *(E)* Click on the URL link for additional course information: www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_201830.pdf .
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
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Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
EQUIVALENCY: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106 and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). 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. *(A)*IMPORTANT: This is NOT a self-paced course; there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as the face-to-face course. *(B)*REQUIREMENT: 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). *(C)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: You must take the final exam at the designated time outlined below, without exception. *(D)*FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Friday, November 23, from 1830 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. *(E)* Click on the URL link for additional course information: www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_201830.pdf .
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
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Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
COURSE SCHEDULE: Classes are on Mondays plus 2 Fridays (October 12 and November 16). EQUIVALENCY: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106 and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). 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. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Prior to enrolling in COMM 1103, check the prerequisite requirement to make sure that you are eligible. Refer to the course description for more details. *(B)* AVAILABILITY: There is very limited seating space in the classroom. No capacity override, waitlist, or late registration for this class. If this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrollment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. Please register in another class. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat. *(C)* STAT HOLIDAY: No class on Monday, October 8, and November 12.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
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Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
EQUIVALENCY: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106 and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). 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. *(A)*IMPORTANT: This is NOT a self-paced course; there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as the face-to-face course. *(B)*REQUIREMENT: 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). *(C)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: You must take the final exam at the designated time outlined below, without exception. *(D)*FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Friday, November 30, from 1830 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.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
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Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
EQUIVALENCY: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106 and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). 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. *(A)*IMPORTANT: This is NOT a self-paced course; there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as the face-to-face course. *(B)*REQUIREMENT: 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). *(C)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: You must take the final exam at the designated time outlined below, without exception. *(D)*FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Friday, November 30, from 1830 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.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
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Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
EQUIVALENCY: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106 and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). 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. *(A)*IMPORTANT: This is NOT a self-paced course; there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as the face-to-face course. *(B)*REQUIREMENT: 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). *(C)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: You must take the final exam at the designated time outlined below, without exception. *(D)*FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Friday, November 30, from 1830 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.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
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Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
EQUIVALENCY: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106 and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). 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. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Prior to enrolling in COMM 1103, check the prerequisite requirement to make sure that you are eligible. Refer to the course description for more details. *(B)* AVAILABILITY: There is very limited seating space in the classroom. No capacity override, waitlist, or late registration for this class. If this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrollment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. Please register in another class. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
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This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
EQUIVALENCY: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106 and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). 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. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Prior to enrolling in COMM 1103, check the prerequisite requirement to make sure that you are eligible. Refer to the course description for more details. *(B)* AVAILABILITY: There is very limited seating space in the classroom. No capacity override, waitlist, or late registration for this class. If this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrollment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. Please register in another class. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat.
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In Progress and Full
Winter 2019
Below are four offerings of this course for the Winter 2019 term.
*(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER: You must have English 12 "67%" (C+). Refer to the course description for more details. *(B)* EQUIVALENCY: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106 and Full-time Studies COMM 1100-level courses (some exceptions apply). 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)*THIS IS NOT A SELF-PACED COURSE: There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as the face-to-face course. *(D)*REQUIREMENT: 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, March 22, 2019, from 1830 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. *(E)* Click on the URL link for additional course information: www.bcit.ca/files/distance/pdf/comm1103_online_201910.pdf .
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Status
This section is only available for registration starting Wed, Oct 24 at 9:00 am (PDT)
*(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER: You must have English 12 "67%" (C+). Refer to the course description for more details. *(B)* EQUIVALENCY: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106 and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). 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)* AVAILABILITY: There is very limited seating space in the classroom. No capacity override, waitlist, or late registration for this class. If this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrollment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. Please register in another class. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
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Status
This section is only available for registration starting Wed, Oct 24 at 9:00 am (PDT)
*(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER: You must have English 12 "67%" (C+). Refer to the course description for more details. *(B)* EQUIVALENCY: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106 and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). 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)* AVAILABILITY: There is very limited seating space in the classroom. No capacity override, waitlist, or late registration for this class. If this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrollment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. Please register in another class. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
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Status
This section is only available for registration starting Wed, Oct 24 at 9:00 am (PDT)
COURSE SCHEDULE: Classes are on Mondays plus one Friday (February 22). *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER: You must have English 12 "67%" (C+). Refer to the course description for more details. *(B)* EQUIVALENCY: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106 and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). 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)* AVAILABILITY: There is very limited seating space in the classroom. No capacity override, waitlist, or late registration for this class. If this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrollment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. Please register in another class. This course is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat. *(D)* STAT HOLIDAY: No class on Monday, February 18.
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Status
This section is only available for registration starting Wed, Oct 24 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Sneak Preview
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:
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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, 5Th Ed W. Mybuscommlab,+ Custom Etext Rvp
Author
Bovee
Copyright
2015
Binding
Kit/Set/Package
ISBN
978-1-32341-271-8
Price
$123.50
Required
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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.
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Business Communication Essentials, 5Th Ed W. Mybuscommlab,+ Custom Etext Rvp
Author
Bovee
Copyright
2015
Binding
Kit/Set/Package
ISBN
978-1-32341-271-8
Price
$123.50
Required
Winter 2019
No information on books is currently available for Winter 2019 offerings of this course.
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