Overview
The part-time Management Skills in Communication and Negotiation Statement of Completion consists of 4 courses. It equips you with fundamental skills necessary for effective workplace communication and negotiation. Gain a competitive edge in today's business landscape by enhancing your ability to connect and collaborate effectively with others.
Effective communication and negotiation skills are the basis for building positive and productive working relationships with your co-workers, clients and professional colleagues. These courses will provide you with the fundamental skills required to connect effectively with others in the workplace and improve your competitiveness in today’s business environment.
Upon completion of the courses listed in the program matrix, you will be eligible to receive the Management Skills in Communication and Negotiation Statement of Completion.
Entrance Requirements
About Flexible Learning
Take a single course, or work towards a credential at your own pace.
Part-time courses are offered in various scheduling formats, including at night or on weekends, flexible daytime delivery, or you can opt for distance or online learning. If you meet the prerequisites and there’s space available, you can register for a course immediately. Courses are offered in each of three terms: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (April).
Recommended for success
- English language proficiency: Category 3 – English Studies 12 (50%) or equivalent
Formal application to the Statement of Completion is not required. Upon completing the courses, email the Program Contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address so that a Statement of Completion can be issued.
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Costs & Supplies
Bring your own device
Most courses and programs in the School of Business + Media are BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Please ensure you bring a laptop to every class. Plug-in outlets will be provided at most stations in classrooms, but not in all classrooms, so please ensure you have at least 2 hours of battery life available at the beginning of each class. Check the following recommended computer requirements prior to the start of class. If a program or course does not require you to provide your own device, that information will be provided by your instructor or indicated in the course outline.
For online classes, it is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content.
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information.
Courses
Important updates to Flexible Learning
English Requirement: Find out more.
Please note: part-time programs and courses are open enrolment and although we make every effort to accommodate demand, course registration cannot be guaranteed in every semester. High demand courses fill quickly and may result in students unable to register for a course that semester. Courses may also be cancelled due to low enrolment.
Program matrix
Check current availability of courses for this program.
| Complete four courses from the following list: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSA 2705 | Teamwork Skills | 3.0 | |
| BUSA 2905 | Managing Conflict in the Workplace | 3.0 | |
| BUSA 3015 | Negotiation Skills | 3.0 | |
| COMM 7100 | Intercultural Communication Competency and Diversity Awareness for Professionals | 3.0 | |
| ORGB 2505 | Interpersonal Skills | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 12.0 | ||
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Program delivery
Blended: This program is delivered partly on campus and partly online.
Program location
Courses may be offered at the following locations:
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
Continue your education
Courses may be transferred to other flexible learning (part-time studies) programs within the Business Administration department.
Contact Us
Contact a Flexible Learning Program Advisor with the BCIT program name in the subject line if you have a question about:
- Course selection and program planning
- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
- Declaring your program
- Making changes to your approved program plan
If you have other program questions that are not answered on the program pages, you need help with a course in which you are currently enrolled, or the waitlist, then please contact us at Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca.
Dr. Izelde Van Jaarsveld
Flexible Learning Coordinator – Business Administration
604-432-8665 | ivanjaarsveld@bcit.ca
Kim Petkov
Program Assistant – Business Administration
604-432-8860 | Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca
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