Course Overview
Presents a practical study of Canadian business law, including the legal and administrative systems, torts, contracts, sale of goods and consumer protection, employment, business organizations, and intellectual property. Participation in this course, taught by lawyers, prepares you to recognize and feel comfortable with the legal aspects of doing business.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$798.75 - $830.64 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Evaluate Artificial Intelligence use and risk in legal practice
- Describe and demonstrate a basic knowledge of the law and recognize legal issues as they arise.
- Describe and demonstrate a general understanding of business law as it applies to business relationships and transactions.
- Apply the rules of law to business situations and limit their potential legal exposure.
- Describe and demonstrate how to engage in lawful business practices and transactions.
- Handle data and related new technologies in a responsible manner by complying with digital ethics.
- Communicate effectively with lawyers and regulators.
Effective as of Fall 2026
Related Programs
Business Law (BLAW 3100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Full-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (General Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Management Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Marketing Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Management
Certificate Part-time
- Business Management
Diploma Full-time
- Business Management - Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma Full-time/Part-time
- Finance
Diploma Full-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Financial Planning)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Full-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
- Fire Executive Management
BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
- General Insurance and Risk Management
Diploma Full-time
- Marketing Management
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management
Diploma Full-time
- Media Techniques for Business
Certificate Part-time
- Payroll Administration
Certificate Part-time
- Professional Accounting
Advanced Diploma Full-time/Part-time
- Project Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
- Geomatics
Bachelor of Science Full-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are six offerings of BLAW 3100 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 66249
Dates
Jun 10 - Aug 05 Loading
- CRN 66249
- $798.75 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 - Aug 05 | Wed | 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 464 |
Duration
9 weeks
Instructor
Marlize van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- No classes on July 1 HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 25944
Dates
Apr 08 - Jul 08 Loading
- CRN 25944
- $798.75 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jul 08 | Wed | 18:00 - 22:05 | Downtown DTC Rm. 462 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Karla Gonzalez
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- No classes on July 1 Students MUST attend all classes. Instructor will not accept any student after the first day of class. HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 27456
Dates
Apr 14 - Jul 11 Loading
- CRN 27456
- $798.75 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Izelde van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by the department. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. If you have any questions about the course, please contact the instructor, Izelde van Jaarsveld (izelde_van_jaarsveld@bcit.ca) directly prior to registering. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
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Status
CRN 54915
Dates
Apr 14 - Jul 11 Loading
- CRN 54915
- $798.75 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Marlize van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by the department. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
Confirmation
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Status
CRN 21182
Dates
May 19 - Jul 09 Loading
- CRN 21182
- $813.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19 - Jul 09 | Tue, Thu | 09:00 - 12:20 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 112 |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Robert Munro
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 21183
Dates
May 25 - Jul 20 Loading
- CRN 21183
- $813.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 - Jul 20 | Mon, Wed | 13:30 - 16:50 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 112 |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Robert Munro
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- No classes on July 1 HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
Fall 2026
Below are four offerings of BLAW 3100 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 30807
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 30807
- $815.67 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Marlize van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Exams must be written in person on the dates and times listed above. Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by the department. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 48515
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 48515
- $815.67 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Izelde van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Exams must be written in person on the dates and times listed above. Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by the department. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
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Status
CRN 30810
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 16 Loading
- CRN 30810
- $830.64 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 16 | Wed | 17:30 - 21:35 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 112 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Robert Munro
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No classes on Sept 30 and Nov 11 HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 30811
Dates
Sep 10 - Dec 03 Loading
- CRN 30811
- $830.64 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Dec 03 | Thu | 18:00 - 22:05 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3170 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Joao Molinari
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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