- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
$767.41 - $797.78 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- 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 2024
Related Programs
Business Law (BLAW 3100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Full-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-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
- 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
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
- Fire Executive Management
BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
- General Insurance and Risk Management
Diploma Full-time
- Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management
Diploma Full-time
- Marketing Management - Retail Marketing Management
Associate Certificate Part-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
- Sustainable Event Management
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 2024
Below are two offerings of BLAW 3100 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 69557
Dates
Tue Jun 11 - Tue Jul 30
- 8 weeks
- CRN 69557
- Domestic fees $781.16
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 - Jul 30 | Tue | 10:00 - 17:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 202 |
Instructor
Robert Munro
Course outline
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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.
CRN 66249
Dates
Wed Jun 12 - Wed Jul 31
- 8 weeks
- CRN 66249
- Domestic fees $767.41
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12 - Jul 31 | Wed | 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 481 |
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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.
Fall 2024
Below are eight offerings of BLAW 3100 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 48515
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Sat Dec 07
- 13 weeks
- CRN 48515
- Domestic fees $783.49
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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
CRN 51026
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Sat Dec 07
- 13 weeks
- CRN 51026
- Domestic fees $783.49
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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
CRN 30807
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Sat Dec 07
- 13 weeks
- CRN 30807
- Domestic fees $783.49
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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
CRN 31770
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Sat Dec 07
- 13 weeks
- CRN 31770
- Domestic fees $783.49
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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
CRN 51027
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Tue Dec 03
- 13 weeks
- CRN 51027
- Domestic fees $783.49
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Dec 03 | Tue | 17:30 - 21:35 | Downtown DTC Rm. 688 |
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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.
CRN 51028
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Tue Dec 03
- 13 weeks
- CRN 51028
- Domestic fees $797.78
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Dec 03 | Tue | 18:00 - 22:05 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3170 |
Instructor
Joao Molinari
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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.
CRN 30810
Dates
Wed Sep 11 - Wed Dec 04
- 13 weeks
- CRN 30810
- Domestic fees $783.49
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 04 | Wed | 17:30 - 21:35 | Downtown DTC Rm. 795 |
Instructor
Praveen Sandhu
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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.
CRN 30811
Dates
Thu Sep 12 - Thu Dec 05
- 13 weeks
- CRN 30811
- Domestic fees $797.78
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Dec 05 | Thu | 18:00 - 22:05 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3170 |
Instructor
Joao Molinari
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.