Diploma in Business Communications
This program focuses student learning in the area of Business Communications. Through a mix of competency and outcome based learning, the student will gain skill and experience through individual and team based instruction. Building on a base of Canadian business best practices in sales and marketing, the student will learn how to use various forms of communication to efficiently and effectively deliver and execute a variety of business and sales requirements.
OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this diploma, the successful student will:
- have a good understanding of business terms, theories and organizational structure for Canadian business.
- be able to use basic mathematics for everyday business calculations.
- demonstrate the ability to write and present an effective presentation.
- write various correspondences and be familiar with various forms of business communications.
- develop their own leadership styles and techniques.
- demonstrate exceptional customer service in a person-to-person sales relationship whether it is through face-to-face, online, or over the phone.
Program Information
Monday to Thursday – 8:45am to 1:50pm
Friday – 8:45am to 11:45am
– Class start and end times may vary as schedules will be modified to accommodate Canadian holidays.
Duration
520 hours of instruction, 26 weeks in duration.
*Please consider reading weeks when planning the duration of your studies.
Admission Requirements
International Students:
- Complete high school or be a mature student of 18 years and older.
- Reach an IELTS 5.5 (academic) or TOEFL 70 or equivalent or achieve a VGC Level 6 Upper Intermediate or pass the VGC placement test.
- Pass an admissions interview
Domestic Students:
- Complete high school.
- Pass an admissions interview.
Start Dates
- 2023:
January 3rd • January 30th • February 27 • April 3rd • May 1st • May 29 • July 4th • July 31st • August 28th • October 2nd • October 30th • November 27 - 2023 Reading Week:
• March 27 – March 31
• June 26 – June 30
• September 25 – September 29
• December 25 – December 29
- 2024:
January 2 • January 29 • February 26 • April 2 • April 29 • May 27 • July 2 • July 29 • August 26 • October 1 • October 28 • November 25 • December 30 - 2024 Reading Week:
• March 25 – March 29
• June 24 – June 28
• September 23 – September 27
• December 23 – December 27
Fees
- Registration fee: $200 – Unless already registered as a VGC Student.
- Tuition Fee: $8900
- Material Fee: $240
- Textbook Fee: $450
- Administrative Fee: $40
- Assessment Fee: $20
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