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

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What you will learn

  • 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

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60033 May 4, 2026
to May 28, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

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Contact us

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† 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, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.