Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to help those working in complicated technologically intense businesses, and especially those involved in technology management, to understand and to function within that legal environment. To this end, we will look at the nature of the legal system as well as its institutions generally, and will also look at selected areas of law vital to the functioning of Canadian business. The course will also relate law to modern business practice, especially in the field of ethics.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$383.24
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the candidate will be able to:
- Describe the Canadian legal system and explain how it works.
- Discuss the history and major sources of Canadian law.
- Describe the provincial and federal court structures and outline the judicial process involved when a dispute is taken to court.
- Trace the development of the Canadian constitution including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and discuss its impact on our technologically based society.
- Identify the legal concepts and rules associated with specific areas of law including torts, contracts, secured transactions, employment and agency, partnership and corporations, negotiable instruments and intellectual property.
- Describe the legal means of protecting technological innovations including licensing of use.
- Explain how the law and legal process relate to ethical and moral considerations in business.
- Display an understanding of the impact of environmental statutes and laws on business activities.
- Discuss the practical implications of corporate responsibility.
- Evaluate Artificial Intelligence use and risk in legal practice
Effective as of Fall 2026
Related Programs
Law for Intelligence-based Business (TMGT 7133) 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 Construction and the Environment
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Part-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
School of Transportation
- Technology Management
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of TMGT 7133 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32287
Dates
Oct 15 - Nov 12 Loading
- CRN 32287
- $383.24 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 - Nov 12 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
5 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.
- This course has mandatory virtual classroom sessions on Thursdays, 1800-2100 (PST). This course forms part of the TMGT BTech degree program. Information regarding required course readings (including purchasing instructions if applicable) will be released at the discretion of your instructor on The Learning Hub course instance. Be sure to log in to the Hub before your first session so you know how to attend.
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