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BUS107

Business Correspondence

VanWest College Business Correspondence

This “hands-on” course covers communication theory, aspects of written communication, and introduces students to public speaking. On completion of this course, students will be able to: package thoughts clearly, and provide clearer communication of both written and verbal messages, write error free business-related documents necessary to develop and maintain a career, research, prepare and write a formal report or proposal, and research prepare and hold an oral presentation, including necessary graphics.

Course Details

  • Course ID: BUS107
  • Course Name: Business Correspondence
  • Course Length: 2 months (8 weeks)
  • Offered Location: Vancouver
  • Method: In-person Lecture
  • Start Dates: 2026: January 19, March 16, May 11, July 6, August 31, December 21 / 2027: February 15, April 12, June 7, August 3, September 28
  • Course Schedule: Monday & Wednesday (3:00 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 9:30 PM) or Tuesday & Thursday (3:00 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 9:30 PM)
    * You may have additional or make-up classes on Fridays
  • Credential: Upon the successful completion of this single course, you will receive Business Correspondence Single Course Certificate

Admission Requirement

English Admission Requirement

  • Completion of EAP 300 with a final grade of 75% from VanWest College (Vancouver or Kelowna), or
  • IELTS Academic 5.5+, or
  • TOEFL IBT 65+, or
  • Duolingo 100+, or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE): Minimum overall score of 160 or grade “C”, or
  • EIKEN Pre-1 with a combined score of at least 2450, or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic with no single score lower than 50 or with an overall score of 52 and above

Academic Admission Requirement

  • High School Diploma (Grade 12), or
  • General Education Development (GED)

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees
Course Fee (Domestic): $1,000
Course Fee (International): $1,300
Application Fee (Domestic): $150
Application Fee (International): $250
Student Services Fee: $250

*Textbook costs are not included. Textbooks should be purchased by the individual. For the list of required textbooks, please click HERE.

Textbook

  • Textbook: Courtland L Bovee; John Thill; Jean A. Scribner (2020). Business Communication Essentials. 4th Canadian Edition. Pearson Education Canada.
  • ISBN: 0135262410 / 9780135262412
  • Online Source: Vital Source
  • Buy at VanWest: Yes

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