Business Communications II - BUSD 1005

Students will develop the written and verbal communication skills required of a business professional. They will examine business writing and develop various letters and memos in a business context. Using critical thinking, students will further practise and perfect their communication skills through critical analysis, persuasive writing, summaries, and oral presentations. APA format is taught and practised throughout the course.

Note: Prerequisite BUSD 1001. 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
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
 20051 A01 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
 21561 A04 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Mon, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 40108 A01 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Mon, Wed: 05:00 - 06:30 pm
 40118 A03 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Mon, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 40120 A05 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Mon, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 40122 A07 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Tue, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 40109 A10 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 11, 2025 Mon, Wed: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 40112 A13 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Tue, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 10102 A03 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Mon, Wed: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 10103 A04 Yes
Spring May 4 - Aug. 14, 2026 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
Tue, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 20052 A01 No
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Wed: 06:30 - 08:00 pm
 40119 O04 Yes

Online
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Mon, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 10105 O01 No
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
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
Tue, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 20052 H02 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Tue, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 21560 H03 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
 40114 H15 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Wed: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 40116 H17 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
Tue, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 10104 H08 Yes
Spring May 4 - Aug. 14, 2026 Tue, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 20053 H02 No

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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 2025-2026 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $714.70 $1,209.70
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $19.2 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 $714.70 $2,211.69
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $19.2 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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