Course Overview
This communication course teaches business writing skills needed to write many types of business correspondence. It covers claim, bad-news and sales letters, job applications, and the writing of procedures and instructions. NOTE: COMM 2202 is equivalent to COMM 2002. Although COMM 2002 may not be included on the program course list or program matrix, students may choose either COMM 2002 or COMM 2202 for their program. Students do not need to take COMM 2202 if they take COMM 2002. To make up for a full-time diploma program level 2 COMM course, students must take both COMM 2202 (or COMM 2002) and COMM 2203 (or COMM 2003). 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 level 1 COMM are encouraged to take COMM 2002 instead of COMM 2202.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$497.99
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:
- Follow a systematic process in planning and writing memos and letters.
- Select and organize information to meet the needs of readers.
- Write sentences that are clear, concise, and correct.
- Achieve a positive, persuasive reader-oriented tone in your writing.
- Use effective planning strategies and organizational patterns for:
- Requests and replies
- Claim and adjustment messages
- 'bad news' messages
- Persuasive messages and sales letters
- Definitions, descriptions, instructions and graphics.
- Prepare a professional resume and application letter.
- 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
Business and Technical Correspondence (COMM 2202) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Bachelor of Creative Industries
Bachelor of Creative Industries Full-time
- Business Administration (General Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Management Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Marketing Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Fundamentals
Associate Certificate Full-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
- Marketing Management
Certificate Part-time
- Media Techniques for Business
Certificate Part-time
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Technology
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of COMM 2202 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32301
Dates
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 32301
- $497.99 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 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.
- RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: This course is right for you if you have a final grade of 70%+ in a 3-credit BCIT COMM 1100-level course or a 3-credit university/college composition course. If your final grade is between 50 to 69% in one of the above courses, you are encouraged to take COMM 2002. *(A)*COMM 2002 IS EQUIVALENT TO COMM 2202: You may choose either course for your program, but we highly recommend COMM 2002 instead of COMM 2202 because it includes extra grammar practice activities to support your learning. *(B)*COURSE HOURS ARE 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS (NO LIVE SCHEDULED MEETINGS EXCEPT FOR THE FINAL EXAM): Instructor-led but flexible hours with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. *(C)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: Online synchronous real-time participation for the final exam on Saturday, November 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 9:30 p.m. is mandatory. (D)*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, you can take it next term.
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Status
CRN 36921
Dates
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 36921
- $497.99 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 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.
- RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: This course is right for you if you have a final grade of 70%+ in a 3-credit BCIT COMM 1100-level course or a 3-credit university/college composition course. If your final grade is between 50 to 69% in one of the above courses, you are encouraged to take COMM 2002. *(A)*COMM 2002 IS EQUIVALENT TO COMM 2202: You may choose either course for your program, but we highly recommend COMM 2002 instead of COMM 2202 because it includes extra grammar practice activities to support your learning. *(B)*COURSE HOURS ARE 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS (NO LIVE SCHEDULED MEETINGS EXCEPT FOR THE FINAL EXAM): Instructor-led but flexible hours with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. *(C)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: Online synchronous real-time participation for the final exam on Saturday, November 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 9:30 p.m. is mandatory. (D)*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, you can take it next term.
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of COMM 2202 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 44673
Dates
Jan 15 - Mar 12 Loading
- CRN 44673
- $497.99 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
9 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.
- *(1)*COURSE FORMAT AND DELIVERY: This is a fully online, asynchronous course delivered in an accelerated 9-week format. While there are no mandatory live meetings during the term, active weekly participation is required to keep pace with scheduled course deadlines. *(2)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: Real-time online attendance is mandatory for the final exam on Friday, March 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. *(3)*COURSE ACCESS: Log into learn.bcit.ca on the official course start date (access will not be available prior to this time). *(4)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: This course is designed for students who achieved a final grade of 70% or higher in a 3-credit BCIT COMM 1100-level course, or an equivalent 3-credit post-secondary composition course. Students with a final grade between 50% and 69% are strongly encouraged to register for the in-person format (COMM 2002), available in the Spring/Summer term. It is fully equivalent to COMM 2202, and either course will satisfy your program requirements.
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Status
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