English

Business and Technological Communication (EBT4O)

Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: Open
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: ENG3C or ENG3E or ENG3U
Develop the practical writing and communication skills needed in business and technology. Use technology to analyze effective models of business communication, gather information, and write. Preview Course
Interested in taking this course?
  • If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
  • If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
CAD $40.00
$40.00
Admin Fee
Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: Open
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: ENG3C or ENG3E or ENG3U
Develop the practical writing and communication skills needed in business and technology. Use technology to analyze effective models of business communication, gather information, and write. Preview Course

Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.

Interested in taking this course?
  • If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
  • If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.

Course Overview

This course emphasizes practical writing and communication skills that are needed in the world of business and technology. You will analyze the characteristics of effective models of business and technical communications; gather information to write reports, business letters, memos, manuals, instructions, and brochures; and integrate graphics and text, using technology appropriately for formatting and special effects

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Course Syllabus

1.1   Understanding the basics of communication

1.2   Investigating barriers to communication

1.3   Exploring mood and tone

1.4   Understanding audience and purpose

1.5   What are the 4Cs of business communication

1.6   Understanding business culture

2.1   What makes an effective meeting

2.2   Getting ready for the job interview

2.3   Exploring effective presentations

2.4   Delivering effective presentations

3.1   Writing Business memos

3.2   Writing business letters

3.3   Understanding the role of technology in business communications

3.4   Determining how you will communicate

3.5   Learning activity 5

3.6   Exploring forms, surveys and graphs

3.7   Communicating through promotional business documents

4.1   Culminating activity - The Business Plan

4.2   Website design

4.3   Investor presentation

4.4   Self-reflection

4.5   Preparing for the final test

CAD $40.00
$40.00
Admin Fee


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