Diploma in Business Communications

Build transferable teamwork and communication skills that will help you achieve success in any workplace.

In British Columbia, this program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Build a dynamic set of technical and soft skills that are in high demand in modern workplaces.

The Diploma in Business Communications will help you develop a set of business communication skills that are fundamental for building and maintaining business relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers. Students will explore teamwork, communication, and customer relationships, and will also learn personal development and self-awareness strategies to set them on the path towards continual career growth.

Take the co-op program to get hands-on experience in a business role related to your studies.

A Diploma in Business Communications can open opportunities in many fields, in roles like Office and Administration Assistants, Office Managers, B2B Sales, and Communications Assistants/Officers.

Why Choose the Diploma in Business Communications.

Gain a solid foundation in administration skills and prepare for entry into the world of business.
Improve skills needed for success in a business environment, such as communication, teamwork, prioritizing, and problem solving.
Learn how to support organizational goals through team projects and performance management and develop strategies and techniques to create your own personal professional development plan.
Take the co-op program to put your skills into practice and get Canadian references in a work placement related to tourism, hospitality, sales, or marketing.

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CAMPUS AVAILABLE

Toronto
Vancouver

PROGRAM LENGTH

ACADEMIC

Morning 24-32 weeks
Evening 46-48 weeks

CO-OP

Morning 48-56 weeks
Evening 86-88 weeks

• Academic Morning Schedule includes 24 weeks study + up to 8 weeks scheduled breaks in Vancouver (no scheduled breaks in Toronto)
• Co-op Morning Schedule includes 24 weeks study + up to 8 weeks scheduled breaks in Vancouver (no scheduled breaks in Toronto) + 24 weeks co-op placement
• Academic Evening Schedule includes 36 weeks study 12 weeks scheduled breaks
• Co-op Evening Schedule includes 36 weeks study 16 weeks scheduled breaks + 36 weeks co-op placement

Schedules will be adjusted in December to accommodate public holidays. Contact us for more information.

START DATES

- Morning
- - - Vancouver:
    - - 2024: Eki 07, Kas 04, Ara 02, Ara 30
      - 2025: Oca 27, Şub 24, Mar 24, Nis 21, Ağu 11, Eyl 08, Eki 06, Kas 03, Ara 01
    - Toronto:
    - - 2024: Eki 07, Kas 04
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- - Evening
  - - - Vancouver:
      - 2024: Kas 04, Ara 30
        
        2025: Şub 24, Nis 21, Haz 16, Ağu 11, Eki 06, Ara 01
      - Toronto:
      - 2024: Kas 04
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  Start dates are dependent on enrolment and are subject to change

SCHEDULED BREAKS

Summer Breaks:
- Morning:
- - Haz 17, 2024 - Ağu 09, 2024
  - Haz 16, 2025 - Ağu 08, 2025
  - Haz 22, 2026 - Ağu 07, 2026

Winter Breaks:
- Evening:
- - Ara 16, 2024 - Ara 27, 2024
  - Ara 22, 2025 - Oca 02, 2026
- Morning:
- - Ara 23, 2024 - Ara 27, 2024
  - Ara 22, 2025 - Ara 26, 2025

LANGUAGE LEVEL REQUIREMENT

Intermediate 2
- IELTS: Overall band of 5
- TOEFL IBT: 35-45
- PTE Academic: 29
- Cambridge Main Suites Exams: B1 Preliminary-merit
- Duolingo: 80-90
- CAEL: --
- Common European Framework: B1+

OR Completion of a minimum of three full years of study in a secondary or post-secondary institution where the sole language of instruction is English.

OTHER PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

View general Greystone College Admission Requirements for your chosen campus.

CREDIT TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY

Yes, This program offers credit transfer into some of our partner schools. Learn More

Study Schedules

Study schedules apply to all academic parts of your program. If your program includes a Co-op work placement, your work schedule will be determined based on the needs of your employer.

Select Campus:

Vancouver | Toronto

Temporary Morning Schedule*

Mon-Thu
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CLASS
1:30 – 2:45 PM
WPS*

Fri
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CLASS

Total weekly study hours = 21

(26 during specific sessions)

Morning Schedule

Mon-Thu
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CLASS

Fri
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CLASS

FLEXIBLE
9 Hrs Asynchronous Learning***

First Session only
Workplace Skills & Tools Course
Tue-Thu**
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
WST CLASS
Fri**
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
WST CLASS
FLEXIBLE
13.5 Hrs Asynchronous Learning***

Total weekly study hours = 30

Temporary Evening Schedule*

Mon-Thu
5:15 PM - 9:00 PM
CLASS

FLEXIBLE
5 Hrs Asynchronous Learning***

Total weekly study hours = 20

Evening Schedule

Mon-Thu
5:15 PM - 9:00 PM
CLASS

FLEXIBLE
5 Hrs Asynchronous Learning***

First Session only
Workplace Skills & Tools Course
Tue-Thu**
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
WST CLASS
FLEXIBLE
9.5 Hrs Asynchronous Learning***

Total weekly study hours = 20

Morning Schedule

Mon-Thu
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CLASS
1:30 – 2:45 PM
WPS*

Fri
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CLASS

Total weekly study hours = 21

(26 during specific sessions)

Evening Schedule

Mon-Thu
5:15 PM – 9:00 PM
CLASS

Total weekly study hours = 15

Why Choose Co-op?

Co-op or “co-operative education” combines academic study with a work placement related to your study area. This popular Canadian learning approach provides students with hands-on experience in their study field, quality references, and networks that will give them a competitive edge for finding future work and growing their career.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CO-OP

Take the Diploma in Business Communications co-op and build work experience in entry-level positions like:

Office Administrator
Liaison Officer
Planning Officer
Team Leader
Customer Relationship Officer
And more

Program Courses

NOTE: Starting in Vancouver on August 12, 2024, for morning schedules and December 30, 2024, for evening schedules, some courses in this program will change:
The new Workplace Skills & Tools course will replace:
• Professional Business Documents AND
• Work Placement Skills 1 & 2
*This change will be implemented for new arriving Greystone College Vancouver students who begin their studies on or after the change dates listed.
Courses are listed alphabetically and may not be scheduled in this order.

This course teaches effective approaches to team management and communication within a team. Students will look objectively at the benefits and value of teamwork and learn about the importance and prominence of teamwork in the professional workplace. In this course, students will learn ways to support organizational goals through team projects and performance management.

In this course, students will learn the key principles of business communication, becoming aware of different means of communication and building effective strategies for collecting and presenting information.

This course deals with the importance of customer expectations and how CRM influences customer experiences. It identifies how customers' experience and perception of an organization can be beneficial or detrimental to its success. In this course of study, students will gain objective knowledge about what positively and negatively affects customers' experience.

In this course, students will learn strategies and techniques to establish and implement a personal professional development plan to strive for efficiency and effectiveness in business. Students will reflect on their personal Self-Awareness through assessing their values, strengths and weaknesses as well as their vision in life. This will also help students set meaningful life and career goals, align with their goals more effectively and understand oneself in relation to others.

In this course, students will learn to adapt the style and layout of documents to their intended audience, while respecting the organization's policies regarding document integrity.

In this course, students will learn best approaches to establishing effective workplace relationships valuing diversity and respecting protocols.

Learn the fundamental skills necessary for the Canadian workplace. Students will learn topics such as oral and written communication, computer skills, and workplace preparation. The course will also cover the necessary skills needed for academic study in their program.

During the co-op work placement, students will put their skills into practise in a local workplace in a position related to their specific program objectives. Students will be required to complete job tasks as assigned to them by the employer. In addition, students are required to provide regular feedback (monthly) on their placement experience to Greystone College using prescribed reporting forms.

This course is delivered in two parts. In Part 1, students will develop the basic skills for finding and securing work in Canada – they will learn about resumes, cover letters, tax forms and more. Part 2 of the course is designed especially for Co-op students. It provides additional support to help students find and secure a co-op placement related to their studies and explains expectations and responsibilities during the work term.

*Evening program students taking academic (non-co-op) programs will take the first part of the Work Placement Skills Course. Co-op students will complete part 1 and 2. Daytime academic (non-co-op) students will take the Job Search Preparation course.

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ACADEMIC

Develop fundamental communication skills for business in a fast 8-week program.

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Get an intro to business management in a fast 8-week certificate program.

ACADEMIC

Build international business skills in this fast-track 8-week certificate program.

ACADEMIC & CO-OP

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Diploma in Business Communications

Build transferable teamwork and communication skills that will help you achieve success in any workplace.

Build a dynamic set of technical and soft skills that are in high demand in modern workplaces.

Why Choose the Diploma in Business Communications.

CAMPUS AVAILABLE

PROGRAM LENGTH

START DATES

SCHEDULED BREAKS

LANGUAGE LEVEL REQUIREMENT

OTHER PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

CREDIT TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY

Study Schedules

Select Campus:

Temporary Morning Schedule*

Morning Schedule

Temporary Evening Schedule*

Evening Schedule

Morning Schedule

Evening Schedule

Why Choose Co-op?

Program Courses

Business Excellence in Team Management

Communication for the Workplace

Customer Relationship Management

Personal Development: Strategies and Techniques

Professional Business Documents

Professionalism in a Diverse Workplace

Workplace Skills & Tools

~Co-op Work Experience (Co-op Students only)

~Work Placement Skills 1 & 2*

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