Business Communications

Course code HOSP 1610

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

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This course provides students opportunities to develop presentation skills required by both the hospitality industry and future courses in this program. Students present a variety of planned and impromptu presentations, take part in simulated job interviews and plan and conduct formal meetings and sales presentations. They evaluate presentations for effectiveness in content and delivery to improve their skills and develop professionally.

This course is part of the full-time Hospitality Management Diploma Program

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.

  • Informal and formal presentations
  • Job interviews
  • Verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Characteristics of highly effective and highly ineffective presenters/trainers
  • The TED commandments of effective presentations
  • Stage fright and confidence
  • Tips on digital presentations
  • Effective online and in-person meetings

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

Course schedules

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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.