Essentials of Business Communication

Course code HOSP 1312

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

This course is designed to assist students to develop critical thinking skills and to apply oral and written skills and strategies for effective interpersonal and intercultural communication in the hospitality industry. Working individually, in groups and in teams, students will engage in the writing process to practice and develop skills in the creation, formatting and delivery of written business communication in diverse business contexts. Students will be introduced to ePortfolio development.

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.

  • Academic integrity/plagiarism, citation and referencing Stages of the writing process Style, tone, audience & organization in business writing Written business messages Hospitality trends Critical thinking/reflective thinking Effective strategies for teamwork/group work Business presentations ePortfolio development

To learn more about the PLAR pathways for this course review the Hospitality Management Diploma Program Content Guide.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
72296 September 8, 2026
to December 18, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule
72356 September 8, 2026
to December 18, 2026
Lecture
Lab
VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule
72357 September 8, 2026
to December 18, 2026
Lecture
Lab
VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41949 January 5, 2027
to April 15, 2027
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule
42294 January 5, 2027
to April 15, 2027
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

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

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

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.