BCIT is planning for a substantial return to on-campus activity for the fall 2021 term as informed by BC Public Health Officer guidelines. Refer to each course listing for details.
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
$685.57 - $720.70 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
No classes on July 1 Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
2 seats remaining as of May 15, 2021 4:41 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
No Classes on Aug 2 Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Due the intensive nature of this course it is recommended that students have completed at least English 12 or COMM 1103 to be successful. Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
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. 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
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
No classes on May 22 Students MUST attend all classes. Instructor will not accept any student after the first day of class. Since most concepts in this course are new and unfamiliar, students are expected to attend the first day of class to avoid falling behind. Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
No class on May 24th Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
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
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:
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Registration is currently open for the Spring/Summer 2021 term.
The sneak preview for the Fall 2021 term starts Fri, May 21 at 8:30 am (PDT).
Students may register for Fall 2021 term courses online or by phone
starting Wed, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT).
Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.