- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course provides an overview of the key legislation, common law and administrative policies that apply to Canadian not-for-profit organizations (NFPOs), including registered charities and societies. You will examine and apply the principles and practices relevant to incorporation of British Columbia societies and federal NFPOs, charitable registration, organizational maintenance, and good governance. This course will help you understand crucial governance processes and structures that form the foundations of effective organizations.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$568.86
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student willbe able to:
- Define the principles of good governance and legal and regulatory compliance of charities.
- Explain the importance of accountability to donors, volunteers, regulators.
- Identify building blocks for good governance from fields of law and business (social enterprise).
- Identify the different legal forms of organizations which are included in the 'third sector' (not-for-profit) in terms of reporting obligations, tax status, and managerial decision-making.
- Define the elements of a comprehensive good governance system.
- Identify trends and implications in the best practices of good governance with respect to: legislation and regulations; investors; judicial decisions; and information technology.
- Identify ten helpful sources for current information with respect to good governance practices.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Law and Governance (NPMA 1850) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Nonprofit Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of NPMA 1850 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 34876
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 29 Loading
- CRN 34876
- $568.86 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Oliver Hamilton
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- PlPlease note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name, student ID, course code and CRN.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.