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
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
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

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