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COURSE INFORMATION

Business Writing and Presentation Skills

CBA/DBA/CBIS Course

• Program Options: CBA DBA CBIS

Those wishing to assess and add to their business writing skills will find this course a confidence builder. Developing the self-assurance to communicate effectively in the workplace will be the main objective, and students will benefit from the practical approach to building these skills. They will identify the characteristics of effective communication and learn how to successfully critique business documents.

A repeatable writing process and strategic planning guides for specific applications will be introduced and practised through learning activities. Peer support and feedback will be emphasized.

Business communication formats covered will include letters, memos, business proposals, and email.

Required Textbook: Essentials of Business Communication (6th Cdn Ed) by Guffey & Almonte

Note:
This is not a remedial English language course, and that students are expected to have a good grasp of secondary school composition skills. Online course will not include Presentation Skills component.

Format

Please Note:  This course is offered in multiple formats, but not every format will be offered each term.

On Campus

The course is normally 13 weeks in duration and consists of one three-hour class per week. Classes are customarily held on campus on weekdays from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. This schedule may vary, depending on class format and location.

By Distance

Students login to the course and communicate with the instructor and fellow students via the course management system Moodle. For further information about Moodle, visit the Moodle Startup Kit at http://distance.uvic.ca/onlinehelp/tutorials/moodle/. All assignments and course activities will be submitted electronically to the course instructor.

Intensive course

Students may also take this course in intensive format on-campus course to reduce completion time.  This course is completed in Intensive format as a mandatory part of the part-time Certificate and Diploma in Business Administration programs, as well as the Certificate in Business Administration - Fast Track program, the Diploma in Business Administration - Aviation program, and the Diploma in Business Administration - Accelerated program.

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