Course Overview
This is an applied communication course that examines systematic techniques to communicate effectively and professionally in the workplace; its goal is to introduce students to technical writing skills and presentation skills needed to succeed in career- related courses and at work.
Prerequisite(s)
- English Studies 12 "67%" (C+) or equivalent (ie: COMM 0015 "70+" or IELTS Academic 6.5, etc.)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$535.87 - $546.88 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, the student should be able to:
- Determine the purpose and target audience for a variety of communication tasks.
- Select and organize information to meet the needs of a specific audience.
- Make information understandable to listeners and readers.
- Write clear, concise and grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs.
- Use language effectively.
- Use an appropriate tone in written and oral communications.
- Write instructions and describe processes.
- Use graphics appropriately in written and oral communications.
- Plan, organize, and deliver an informative oral presentation on a work-related topic.
Effective as of Fall 2005
Related Programs
Communication 1 (COMM 1120) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Interior Design Fundamentals
Certificate Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of COMM 1120 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 55743
Dates
Apr 10 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 55743
- $535.87 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
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.
- RESERVED: COMM 1120 is reserved for students in the BCIT Interior Design program. Should you have further questions about the program, contact BCIT_Interior_Design@bcit.ca. *(A)*COURSE DELIVERY (NO LIVE SCHEDULED MEETINGS): Course hours are 100% online asynchronous with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates (except for the final exam). Your weekly participation is essential to succeed in this course. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(B)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, June 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Online attendance for the final exam beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 9:30 p.m. is mandatory. *(C)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Register early to secure your seat. It is not possible to add more seats to this class. If this class is full, please take it next term.
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Status
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of COMM 1120 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 46255
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 46255
- $546.88 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
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.
- RESERVED: COMM 1120 is reserved for students in the BCIT Interior Design program. Should you have further questions about the program, contact BCIT_Interior_Design@bcit.ca. *(A)*COURSE DELIVERY (NO LIVE SCHEDULED MEETINGS EXCEPT FOR THE FINAL EXAM): Course hours are 100% online asynchronous with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. *(B)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: Online synchronous real-time participation for the final exam on Friday, November 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 9:30 p.m. is mandatory. Your weekly participation is essential to succeed in this course. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(C)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Register early to secure your seat.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
CRN 47361
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 47361
- $546.88 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
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.
- RESERVED: COMM 1120 is reserved for students in the BCIT Interior Design program. Should you have further questions about the program, contact BCIT_Interior_Design@bcit.ca. *(A)*COURSE DELIVERY (NO LIVE SCHEDULED MEETINGS EXCEPT FOR THE FINAL EXAM): Course hours are 100% online asynchronous with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. *(B)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: Online synchronous real-time participation for the final exam on Friday, November 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 9:30 p.m. is mandatory. Your weekly participation is essential to succeed in this course. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(C)*CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Register early to secure your seat.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
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