Business Communications for Professionals - BUSN 1195

Communication skills are cited by Canadian employers as critical to effective career placement, performance, advancement, and organizational success. This course introduces the communications model and the complexity of information flow in today’s digital workplaces. Understand how to apply effective business writing strategies and techniques  for internal and external audiences using plain language principles and proper grammar. Explore writing support resources to strengthen skills and the quality of communications. Conduct secondary research, source reliable information to inform decisions and understand requirements for source documentation.

Note: Restricted to Administrative Professional 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. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Mon, Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
 40303 A01 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Mon, Wed: 08:00 - 09:30 am
 10231 A01 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. 2 - Dec. 11, 2025 Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Fri: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 40304 H02 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Tue, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 10232 H02 Yes

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Tuition and fees for 2024-2025 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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