COMM 2203 - Business and Technical Reports
Communication Part-time Studies Course
School of Computing and Academic Studies
To support you and your education, BCIT is adapting applied learning in formats appropriate to the unfolding global situation. All PTS classes are being delivered in an online format unless you are notified otherwise.
Course Details
This communication course teaches the business writing skills needed to produce effective business and technical reports: inspection, trip, incident, and progress reports, proposals, feasibility studies, formal reports, oral reports, summaries and graphics. NOTE: Students scoring below "C+" in level 1 COMM are required to take COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203. 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). If you have BCIT full-time diploma program level 1 COMM course credit, email cecomm@bcit.ca to apply for approval to register.
Prerequisite(s)
Students must have one of the following: 1) a final grade of 70% or better in BCIT level 1 COMM (ie: COMM 1100 or COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 or COMM 1120; or 2) a score of 70 or better in COMM 0015; or 3) an OFFICIAL transfer credit granted for BCIT level 1 or level 2 COMM course with a final grade of 70% or better (refer to www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/).
Credits
3.0
Cost
$429.68
Winter 2021
Below is one offering of this course for the Winter 2021 term.
CRN 44674
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
Elizabeth Fricke
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$429.68
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- RESERVED: Course registration is restricted to students who have achieved a final grade of 70%+ in a 3-credit BCIT COMM 1100-level course or a 3-credit university/college composition course. *(A)*COMM 2003 = COMM 2203: If your final grade is between 50 to 69% in one of the above courses, you can instead take COMM 2003. BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 2203 to COMM 2003. Upon successful completion of COMM 2003, you will earn 3 credits towards your program to replace COMM 2203. *(B)*COURSE DELIVERY: 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 2003.
- 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 this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
Spring/Summer 2021
Below are two offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2021 term.
CRN 25496
Duration
Fri Apr 09 - Fri Jun 25 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 09 - Jun 25 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
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| Jun 25 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$429.68
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- RESERVED: Course registration is restricted to students who have achieved a final grade of 70%+ in a 3-credit BCIT COMM 1100-level course or a 3-credit university/college composition course. *(A)*If your final grade is between 50 to 69% in one of the above courses, you can instead take COMM 2003. COMM 2003 IS FULLY EQUIVALENT TO COMM 2203. BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 2203 to COMM 2003. Upon successful completion of COMM 2003, you will earn 3 credits towards your program to replace COMM 2203. *(B)*COURSE DELIVERY: 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, June 25, 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 2003.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students. International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
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1 seat remaining as of Feb 26, 2021 2:46 pm (PST). These seats are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
CRN 28055
Duration
Fri Apr 30 - Fri Jul 16 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 30 - Jul 16 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
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| Jul 16 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$429.68
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- RESERVED: Course registration is restricted to students who have achieved a final grade of 70%+ in a 3-credit BCIT COMM 1100-level course or a 3-credit university/college composition course. *(A)*If your final grade is between 50 to 69% in one of the above courses, you can instead take COMM 2003. COMM 2003 IS FULLY EQUIVALENT TO COMM 2203. BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 2203 to COMM 2003. Upon successful completion of COMM 2003, you will earn 3 credits towards your program to replace COMM 2203. *(B)*COURSE DELIVERY: 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, July 16, 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 2003.
- 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 full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Plan and write business/technical reports that meet professional standards of organization, style, and presentation.
- Use an appropriate and correct writing style.
- Plan and write reports that effectively present information.
- Identify and analyze problems.
- Propose and evaluate solutions.
- Use the most effective organizational pattern for various types of informational and analytical reports.
- Make correct and effective use of graphics and illustrations in reports.
- Write a persuasive proposal.
- Follow appropriate conventions in preparing and packaging a formal report.
- Prepare and deliver an informative and persuasive oral report.
- 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 2203 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Part-time Diploma - Advanced Business Management
Part-time/Distance & Online Learning Certificate - Advanced Human Resource 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 Fundamentals
Full-time Associate 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 - International Trade and Transportation Logistics
Part-time Certificate - Marketing Management
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 - Quality and Process Management
Part-time Certificate
School of Transportation
- Airport Operations
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 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 | |
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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 | |
Spring/Summer 2021
No information on books is currently available for Spring/Summer 2021 offerings of this course.
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