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BLAW 3100 - Business Law

Business Law Part-time Studies Course

School of Business + Media

To support you and your education, BCIT is adapting applied learning in formats appropriate to the unfolding global situation. All PTS classes are being delivered in an online format unless you are notified otherwise.

Course Details

Presents a practical study of Canadian business law, including the legal and administrative systems, torts, contracts, sale of goods and consumer protection, secured transactions, employment, agency and business organizations. Participation in this course, taught by lawyers, prepares you to recognize and feel comfortable with the legal aspects of doing business.

Credits

4.0

Cost

$710.70 - $721.10 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Fall 2020

Below are six offerings of this course for the Fall 2020 term.

CRN 30807

Tue Sep 08 - Tue Dec 01 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 08 - Dec 01 Tue 17:30 - 21:35 DTC Online Delivery

Instructor

Dean Palmer

Course Outline

Cost

$711.10

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress

CRN 31770

Tue Sep 08 - Sat Dec 05 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 08 - Dec 05 Online Online Delivery
Oct 21 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Online Online Delivery
Dec 02 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Online Online Delivery

Instructor

Lori Becker

Course Outline

Cost

$710.70

Notes

  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. 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. The midterm and final exams will take place at the Burnaby campus. Students will be permitted to use a proctor to write their exams if they live outside of Metro Vancouver.
  3. 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 offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress

CRN 31897

Tue Sep 08 - Sat Dec 05 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 08 - Dec 05 Online Online Delivery
Oct 21 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Online Online Delivery
Dec 02 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Online Online Delivery

Instructor

Lori Becker

Course Outline

Cost

$710.70

Notes

  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. 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. Midterm and Final examinations will take place in person on the Burnaby campus. Proctors are required for students living outside of the lower mainland.
  3. 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 offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress

CRN 30809

Wed Sep 09 - Wed Dec 09 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Wed 18:00 - 22:05 BBY Online Delivery

Instructor

Shawan Das

Course Outline

Cost

$721.10

Notes

  1. No class on Wednesday November 11

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress

CRN 30810

Wed Sep 09 - Wed Dec 09 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Wed 17:30 - 21:35 DTC Online Delivery

Instructor

Marlize van Jaarsveld

Course Outline

Cost

$711.10

Notes

  1. No class on Wednesday November 11

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress and Full

CRN 30811

Thu Sep 10 - Thu Dec 03 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 10 - Dec 03 Thu 18:00 - 22:05 BBY Online Delivery

Instructor

Izelde Van Jaarsveld

Course Outline

Cost

$721.10

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress

Winter 2021

Below are 10 offerings of this course for the Winter 2021 term.

CRN 11635

Tue Jan 05 - Tue Mar 30 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 05 - Mar 30 Tue 17:30 - 21:35 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

Gary Poon

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$711.10

Notes

  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

CRN 86589

Tue Jan 05 - Sat Apr 03 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 05 - Apr 03 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

Lori Becker

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$710.70

Notes

  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. 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.
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

CRN 11632

Wed Jan 06 - Wed Mar 31 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 06 - Mar 31 Wed 17:30 - 21:35 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

Barry Galbraith

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$711.10

Notes

  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

2 seats remaining as of Nov 30, 2020 7:09 pm (PST). Availability may change at any time.

CRN 11636

Wed Jan 06 - Wed Mar 31 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 06 - Mar 31 Wed 18:00 - 22:05 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

Karla Gonzalez

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$721.10

Notes

  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

CRN 16879

Thu Jan 07 - Thu Apr 01 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 07 - Apr 01 Thu 18:00 - 22:00 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

Barry Galbraith

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$721.10

Notes

  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

CRN 87292

Thu Jan 07 - Thu Apr 01 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 07 - Apr 01 Thu 17:30 - 21:35 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

Joao Molinari

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$711.10

Notes

  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

CRN 11638

Sat Jan 09 - Sat Mar 13 9 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 09 - Mar 13 Sat 09:00 - 15:40 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

Bill Duncan

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$721.10

Notes

  1. Due to the intensive and interactive nature of this course students are required to attend all classes. You must attend all classes. No Classes on Feb 13
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

CRN 85330

Mon Jan 04 - Mon Mar 29 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 04 - Mar 29 Mon 17:30 - 22:00 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

Marlize van Jaarsveld

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$711.10

Notes

  1. No classes on February 15
  2. 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 offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Full

CRN 11634

Tue Jan 05 - Tue Mar 30 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 05 - Mar 30 Tue 18:00 - 22:05 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

Barry Galbraith

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$721.10

Notes

  1. 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 offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Full

CRN 41388

Tue Jan 05 - Sat Apr 03 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 05 - Apr 03 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

Lori Becker

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$710.70

Notes

  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. 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. Mid-term and Final Exam dates noted above are on campus. Proctors may be arranged by students to invigilate exams outside 100 km from BCIT Burnaby campus. Forms to fill out will be made available on D2L after student has registered. 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
  3. 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 offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Full

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 including procedural steps required for each method.
  • Differentiate between the various types of intentional torts and negligence claims and applicable defenses for each.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for an enforceable contract and the factors that may affect it.
  • Contrast the ways a contract may end and the different effect on the parties.
  • 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.
  • Analyze and compare fundamental legal concepts in relation to real estate and personal property including both tangible and intangible property.
  • Compare and contrast the rights and obligations of creditors and debtors pertaining to various types of credit and security including negotiable instruments, mortgages and bankruptcy.
  • Explain legal obligations in sales transactions.
  • Recognize the potential for, and ways to avoid legal issues as they arise in business transactions including the use of insurance.
  • Use of accurate legal language for effective communication with legal advisors.

Effective as of Winter 2017

Related Programs

BLAW 3100 is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Business + Media

  1. Accounting
    Full-time   Diploma
  2. Accounting
    Part-time   Diploma
  3. Business Administration
    Part-time/Distance & Online Learning   Associate Certificate
  4. Business Administration (General Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  5. Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  6. Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  7. Business Administration (Management Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  8. Business Administration (Marketing Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  9. Business Management
    Part-time   Certificate
  10. Business Management
    Full-time   Diploma
  11. Business Management (Advanced Placement – Degree/Diploma entry)
    Full-time   Diploma
  12. Business Management - Advanced Diploma
    Full-time/Part-time   Advanced Diploma
  13. Finance
    Full-time   Diploma
  14. Finance
    Part-time   Diploma
  15. Financial Management (Financial Planning)
    Part-time   Associate Certificate
  16. Financial Management (Finance Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  17. Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  18. Financial Planning
    Part-time   Diploma
  19. Financial Planning
    Full-time   Diploma
  20. Fire Executive Management
    Part-time/Distance & Online Learning   BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate
  21. General Insurance and Risk Management
    Full-time   Diploma
  22. Marketing Management
    Part-time   Certificate
  23. Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  24. Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  25. Marketing Management
    Full-time   Diploma
  26. Marketing Management (Entrepreneurship Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  27. Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  28. Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  29. Marketing Management (Tourism Management Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  30. Marketing Management - Retail Marketing Management
    Part-time/Distance & Online Learning   Associate Certificate
  31. Media Techniques for Business
    Part-time   Certificate
  32. Professional Accounting
    Part-time   Advanced Diploma
  33. Project Management
    Part-time   Associate Certificate
  34. Sustainable Event Management
    Part-time   Certificate

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Geographic Information Systems
    Full-time/Part-time/Distance & Online Learning   Bachelor of Technology
  2. Geomatics
    Full-time   Bachelor of Science

Books & Supplies

The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.

Fall 2020

Books for Fall 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.

BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore

If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.

Image not available
Cei Digital: Revel For Business Law In Canada, 12Th Cdn Ed
Author Yates
Publisher Ph
Copyright 2019
Binding Digital Version
ISBN 978-0-13530-703-8
Price $84.50
Required

BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore

If you are taking this course through either Distance Education or Online Learning, please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore.

Image not available
Cei Digital: Revel For Business Law In Canada, 12Th Cdn Ed
Author Yates
Publisher Ph
Copyright 2019
Binding Digital Version
ISBN 978-0-13530-703-8
Price $84.50
Required

BCIT Burnaby Bookstore

If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.

Image not available
Cei Digital: Revel For Business Law In Canada, 12Th Cdn Ed
Author Yates
Publisher Ph
Copyright 2019
Binding Digital Version
ISBN 978-0-13530-703-8
Price $84.50
Required

Winter 2021

Books for Winter 2021 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.

BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore

If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.

Image not available
Cei Digital: Revel For Business Law In Canada, 12Th Cdn Ed
Author Yates
Publisher Ph
Copyright 2019
Binding Digital Version
ISBN 978-0-13530-703-8
Price $84.50
Required

BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore

If you are taking this course through either Distance Education or Online Learning, please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore.

Image not available
Cei Digital: Revel For Business Law In Canada, 12Th Cdn Ed
Author Yates
Publisher Ph
Copyright 2019
Binding Digital Version
ISBN 978-0-13530-703-8
Price $84.50
Required

BCIT Burnaby Bookstore

If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.

Image not available
Cei Digital: Revel For Business Law In Canada, 12Th Cdn Ed
Author Yates
Publisher Ph
Copyright 2019
Binding Digital Version
ISBN 978-0-13530-703-8
Price $84.50
Required

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