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

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What you will learn

  • 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

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42829 January 5, 2026
to April 17, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
43134 January 5, 2026
to April 17, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

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

† 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.