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.
Winter 2021
Below are eight offerings of this course for the Winter 2021 term.
CRN 49887
Duration
Fri Jan 08 - Fri Mar 26 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Tanya Haye
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$473.08
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- *(A)*PREREQUISITE: To take this course, you must have English 12 (67%+), IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. If you do not have one of the above but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. *(B)*COURSE DELIVERY: On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. 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). *(C)*FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, March 26, from 6:30PM to 9:30PM. Online attendance for the final exam beginning at 6:30PM and ending at 9:30PM is mandatory. *(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.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
CRN 73416
Duration
Fri Jan 08 - Fri Mar 26 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Tanya Haye
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$473.08
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- *(A)*PREREQUISITE: To take this course, you must have English 12 (67%+), IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. If you do not have one of the above but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. *(B)*COURSE DELIVERY: On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. 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). *(C)*FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, March 26, from 6:30PM to 9:30PM. Online attendance for the final exam beginning at 6:30PM and ending at 9:30PM is mandatory. *(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.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
CRN 84665
Duration
Fri Jan 08 - Fri Mar 26 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$473.08
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- *(A)*PREREQUISITE: To take this course, you must have English 12 (67%+), IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. If you do not have one of the above but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. *(B)*COURSE DELIVERY: On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. 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). *(C)*FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, March 26, from 6:30PM to 9:30PM. Online attendance for the final exam beginning at 6:30PM and ending at 9:30PM is mandatory. *(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.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
CRN 84689
Duration
Fri Jan 08 - Fri Mar 26 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$473.08
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- *(A)*PREREQUISITE: To take this course, you must have English 12 (67%+), IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. If you do not have one of the above but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. *(B)*COURSE DELIVERY: On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. 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). *(C)*FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, March 26, from 6:30PM to 9:30PM. Online attendance for the final exam beginning at 6:30PM and ending at 9:30PM is mandatory. *(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.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
CRN 10722
Duration
Sat Jan 09 - Sat Mar 27 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Sat | 09:30 - 12:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Holly Munn
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$498.21
Notes
- All scheduled classes will be temporarily online until further notice. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 (67%+), IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. If you do not have one of the above but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take 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.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
CRN 41818
Duration
Sat Jan 09 - Sat Mar 27 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Sat | 13:00 - 16:00 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Nicholas Fox
Course Outline
Cost
$498.21
Notes
- All scheduled classes will be temporarily online until further notice. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 (67%+), IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. If you do not have one of the above but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take 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.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
CRN 44672
Duration
Sat Jan 09 - Sat Mar 27 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Sat | 09:30 - 12:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Nicholas Fox
Course Outline
Cost
$498.21
Notes
- All scheduled classes will be temporarily online until further notice. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 (67%+), IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. If you do not have one of the above but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take 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.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
CRN 10721
Duration
Mon Jan 11 - Mon Mar 29 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 11 - Mar 29 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
| Feb 19 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Bryan Anderson
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$498.21
Notes
- All scheduled classes will be temporarily online until further notice. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. Classes are on Mondays plus 1 Friday (Feb. 19). *(A)*BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must have English 12 (67%+), IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. If you do not have one of the above but have English 12 (50%+) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, you can instead take COMM 1106. BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 1103 to COMM 1106. If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take 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. *(C)* STAT HOLIDAY: No class on Monday, February 15, 2021.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
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
- Accounting
Part-time Diploma - Advanced Marketing Management
Part-time Certificate - Business Administration (General Option)
Part-time Diploma - Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
Part-time Diploma - Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
Part-time Diploma - Business Administration (Management Option)
Part-time Diploma - Business Administration (Marketing Option)
Part-time Diploma - Business Management
Part-time Certificate - Finance
Part-time Diploma - Financial Management (Finance Option)
Part-time Certificate - Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Part-time Certificate - Financial Planning
Part-time Diploma - Fire Executive Management
Part-time/Distance & Online Learning BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate - Global Business Studies
Part-time Certificate - Human Resource Management
Part-time Certificate - Media Techniques for Business
Part-time Certificate - Operations Management (Facilities Management Option)
Part-time Certificate - Operations Management (Industrial Engineering Option)
Part-time Certificate - Operations Management (Management Engineering Option)
Part-time Certificate - Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
Part-time Certificate - Tourism and Hospitality
Part-time Associate Certificate
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Applications (ACA)
Part-time Associate Certificate - Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
Part-time Associate Certificate - Computer Systems
Part-time Certificate
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Part-time Certificate - Civil Technology
Part-time Associate Certificate - Civil Technology
Part-time Certificate - Construction Estimating
Part-time Certificate - Public Works Supervision
Part-time Associate Certificate
School of Energy
- Fire Protection Inspection and Testing
Part-time Associate Certificate - Mechanical Systems
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.
Winter 2021
Books for Winter 2021 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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