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Business Communications I - BUSD 1001

Business communications is an essential skill in today’s workplace. The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently can set you apart from others and help you be successful in attaining employment or promotions. This course focuses on both writing and speaking skills, including an introduction on how to write paragraphs, essays, research papers, and business correspondence, as well as how to present information orally.

Note: Restricted to Administrative Professional, Accounting Technician, Business Administration, and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton

Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Tue, Fri: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
40102 A01 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
40105 A02 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
40106 A03 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Thu: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
40107 A04 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Tue, Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
40108 A05 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
40109 A06 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon, Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
40110 A07 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon, Wed: 08:00 - 09:30 am
40111 A08 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon, Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
40104 DA05 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Tue, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
10076 A02 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
10078 A04 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
10080 A06 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Tue, Thu: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
10081 A07 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon, Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
10075 DA05 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Wed: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
10077 E03 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
10079 E05 Yes
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Mon, Wed: 08:00 - 09:30 am
20030 A01 Yes
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Mon, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
20031 A02 Yes
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Mon, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
20032 A03 Yes
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Mon, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
20033 A04 Yes
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Mon, Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
20034 A05 Yes
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Mon, Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
20036 DA05 Yes
For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton

Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Tue, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
40112 H09 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Tue, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
40103 H10 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon, Fri: 08:00 - 09:30 am
10082 H08 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon, Wed: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
10083 H09 Yes
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Mon, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
20035 H06 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2024-2025 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $695.50 $1,190.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $695.50 $2,192.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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