Business Writing 3

Course code OADM 1203

Credit 2.5

Length 48.0 hours

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Business Writing 3 gives students the skills to apply the communication strategies introduced in Business Writing 1 and Business Writing 2. In addition to developing a strategy to plan communications, students will learn the techniques for writing direct, persuasive, and negative messages. In addition, students will develop strategies for preparing a variety of reports.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Review of the three phases of writing
  • Direct writing plan for routine emails, memos, and letters
  • Indirect writing plans for persuasive and negative news memos and letters
  • Types of business reports and organizational strategies

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41099 January 4, 2027
to January 28, 2027
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

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How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.