Course details
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
Cost
$755.84 - $769.59 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below are four offerings of BLAW 3100 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 30807
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Sat Dec 09 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 30807
- $755.84
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Sep 12 - Dec 09 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Oct 28 | Sat | 12:00 - 13:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 810 |
Dec 09 | Sat | 12:00 - 13:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 810 |
Instructor
Marlize van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Credits
4
Cost
$755.84
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.
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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. To arrange this, please contact Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca. 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
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 31770
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Sat Dec 09 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 31770
- $755.84
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 12 - Dec 09 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Oct 28 | Sat | 12:00 - 13:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 810 |
Dec 09 | Sat | 12:00 - 13:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 810 |
Instructor
Marlize van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Credits
4
Cost
$755.84
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 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. To arrange this, please contact Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca. 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
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 48515
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Sat Dec 09 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 48515
- $755.84
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Sep 12 - Dec 09 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Oct 21 | Sat | 13:30 - 14:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 810 |
Dec 09 | Sat | 13:30 - 14:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 810 |
Instructor
Izelde van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Credits
4
Cost
$755.84
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 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. To arrange this, please contact Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca. 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
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 30811
Duration
Thu Sep 14 - Thu Dec 07 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 30811
- $769.59
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Thu | 18:00 - 22:05 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3170 |
Instructor
Joao Molinari
Course outline
Credits
4
Cost
$769.59
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.
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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.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the historical and constitutional foundations of Canada’s legal system.
- Describe the structure of the court system and alternate dispute resolution methods.
- Describe the basic principles of tort law, with a focus on torts that arise in the business context, including product and professional liability, and the available defences.
- Demonstrate an understanding of contract law, including enforcement and discharging, with special focus on marketing communications, implied consent, contests, SPAM and social media advertising.
- Compare different types of business organizations and the resulting rights and obligations arising from each.
- Explain the legal obligations of employees, employers, agents, fiduciaries and independent contractors.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of intellectual property, infringement and remedies, especially on copyright, trademarks and industrial design.
- Explain the legal obligations in sales transactions, consumer rights, and the prohibitions against deceptive marketing and trade practices.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of privacy and data protection for marketing.
- Think critically and recognize the potential for, and ways to avoid legal issues as they arise in business transactions.
- Demonstrate use of accurate legal language for effective communication with legal advisors.
Effective as of Fall 2023
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