BMD160 – Business Language & Communication Skills
Course Description
This course introduces students to business English and communication in a business environment. This course has no other course prerequisites.
Instructional Methods
Instructor facilitated student-paced instruction, offered full-time on-campus or online with the identical curriculum, completion requirements and credentials received for both delivery methods.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will have demonstrated or be able to:
- Communicate effectively using proper grammar and punctuation
- Learn how to communicate across cultures
- Learn how to format letters and memos
- Write proposals and progress reports
Assessment Methods
Student progress is monitored weekly through attendance and assessments. A final exam is conducted at the end of the course for each program. Marks are allocated for class examinations only. Minimum pass mark is 60%. Grades will be assigned as follows:
| 95-100 | A+ |
| 89-94 | A |
| 80-88 | B+ |
| 70-79 | B |
| 60-69 | C |
| 00-59 | F |
| Incomplete | Student is in a course that has not yet ended. |
| Withdrawn | Student withdrew or was dismissed from the course. |
Assessments and Weighting
| Assignments | 25% |
| Quizzes | 15% |
| Midterm Exam | 25% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Attendance | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Attendance Expectation
Attendance is monitored. 60% overall attendance is required to pass the program. Falling below 60% attendance for three consecutive weeks of study or missing 2 consecutive calendar weeks of study can result in dismissal from the program.