- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
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: COMM 2203 is equivalent to COMM 2003. Although COMM 2003 may not be included on the program course list or program matrix, students may choose either COMM 2003 or COMM 2203 for their program. Students do not need to take COMM 2203 if they take COMM 2003. 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 2003 instead of COMM 2203.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$478.31
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
Business and Technical Reports (COMM 2203) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-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
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
- International Trade and Transportation Logistics
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Facilities Management Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Industrial Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Management Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Quality and Process Management
Certificate Part-time
School of Transportation
- Airport Operations
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below are four offerings of COMM 2203 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 30854
Dates
Fri Sep 06 - Fri Nov 22
- 12 weeks
- CRN 30854
- Domestic fees $478.31
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 should instead take COMM 2003. COMM 2203 is 100% equivalent to COMM 2003; therefore, BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 2203 to COMM 2003 to fulfill your program's requirement. If you take COMM 2003, you don’t need to take COMM 2203. *(B)*COURSE DELIVERY: 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. *(C)*ONLINE FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 22, 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.
CRN 32302
Dates
Fri Sep 06 - Fri Nov 22
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32302
- Domestic fees $478.31
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 should instead take COMM 2003. COMM 2203 is 100% equivalent to COMM 2003; therefore, BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 2203 to COMM 2003 to fulfill your program's requirement. If you take COMM 2003, you don’t need to take COMM 2203. *(B)*COURSE DELIVERY: 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. *(C)*ONLINE FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 22, 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.
CRN 32330
Dates
Fri Sep 06 - Fri Nov 22
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32330
- Domestic fees $478.31
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 should instead take COMM 2003. COMM 2203 is 100% equivalent to COMM 2003; therefore, BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 2203 to COMM 2003 to fulfill your program's requirement. If you take COMM 2003, you don’t need to take COMM 2203. *(B)*COURSE DELIVERY: 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. *(C)*ONLINE FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 22, 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.
CRN 51451
Dates
Fri Sep 06 - Fri Nov 22
- 12 weeks
- CRN 51451
- Domestic fees $478.31
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 should instead take COMM 2003. COMM 2203 is 100% equivalent to COMM 2003; therefore, BCIT will allow you to switch from COMM 2203 to COMM 2003 to fulfill your program's requirement. If you take COMM 2003, you don’t need to take COMM 2203. *(B)*COURSE DELIVERY: 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. *(C)*ONLINE FINAL EXAM: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, November 22, 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.
Winter 2025
Below are eight offerings of COMM 2203 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 92665
Dates
Sun Jan 12 - Sun Mar 30
- 12 weeks
- CRN 92665
- Domestic fees $478.31
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 2003. *(A)*COMM 2003 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 2203: You may choose either course for your program, but we highly recommend COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203 because it includes extra grammar practice activities to support your learning. *(B)*COURSE HOURS ARE 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS: Instructor-led but flexible hours with weekly deliverables and a fixed final exam/course-end date. 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)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Sunday, March 30, 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. (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 or take COMM 2003.
CRN 92666
Dates
Sun Jan 12 - Sun Mar 30
- 12 weeks
- CRN 92666
- Domestic fees $478.31
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 2003. *(A)*COMM 2003 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 2203: You may choose either course for your program, but we highly recommend COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203 because it includes extra grammar practice activities to support your learning. *(B)*COURSE HOURS ARE 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS: Instructor-led but flexible hours with weekly deliverables and a fixed final exam/course-end date. 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)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Sunday, March 30, 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. (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 or take COMM 2003.
CRN 10726
Dates
Fri Jan 10 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 10726
- Domestic fees $478.31
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 2003. *(A)*COMM 2003 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 2203: You may choose either course for your program, but we highly recommend COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203 because it includes extra grammar practice activities to support your learning. *(B)*COURSE HOURS ARE 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS: Instructor-led but flexible hours with weekly deliverables and a fixed final exam/course-end date. 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)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, March 28, 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. (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 or take COMM 2003.
CRN 44674
Dates
Fri Jan 10 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 44674
- Domestic fees $478.31
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 2003. *(A)*COMM 2003 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 2203: You may choose either course for your program, but we highly recommend COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203 because it includes extra grammar practice activities to support your learning. *(B)*COURSE HOURS ARE 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS: Instructor-led but flexible hours with weekly deliverables and a fixed final exam/course-end date. 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)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, March 28, 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. (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 or take COMM 2003.
CRN 46056
Dates
Fri Jan 10 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 46056
- Domestic fees $478.31
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 2003. *(A)*COMM 2003 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 2203: You may choose either course for your program, but we highly recommend COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203 because it includes extra grammar practice activities to support your learning. *(B)*COURSE HOURS ARE 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS: Instructor-led but flexible hours with weekly deliverables and a fixed final exam/course-end date. 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)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, March 28, 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. (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 or take COMM 2003.
CRN 92644
Dates
Fri Jan 10 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 92644
- Domestic fees $478.31
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 2003. *(A)*COMM 2003 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 2203: You may choose either course for your program, but we highly recommend COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203 because it includes extra grammar practice activities to support your learning. *(B)*COURSE HOURS ARE 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS: Instructor-led but flexible hours with weekly deliverables and a fixed final exam/course-end date. 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)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, March 28, 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. (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 or take COMM 2003. This course is eligible for StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/ for students who received the grant in Fall 2024.
CRN 92659
Dates
Sun Jan 12 - Sun Mar 30
- 12 weeks
- CRN 92659
- Domestic fees $478.31
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 2003. *(A)*COMM 2003 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 2203: You may choose either course for your program, but we highly recommend COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203 because it includes extra grammar practice activities to support your learning. *(B)*COURSE HOURS ARE 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS: Instructor-led but flexible hours with weekly deliverables and a fixed final exam/course-end date. 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)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Sunday, March 30, 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. (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 or take COMM 2003.
CRN 92664
Dates
Sun Jan 12 - Sun Mar 30
- 12 weeks
- CRN 92664
- Domestic fees $478.31
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 2003. *(A)*COMM 2003 IS 100% EQUIVALENT TO COMM 2203: You may choose either course for your program, but we highly recommend COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203 because it includes extra grammar practice activities to support your learning. *(B)*COURSE HOURS ARE 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS: Instructor-led but flexible hours with weekly deliverables and a fixed final exam/course-end date. 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)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Sunday, March 30, 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. (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 or take COMM 2003.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.