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
$683.00 - $690.69 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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
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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.
Due the intensive nature of this course it is recommended that students have completed at least English 12 or COMM 1103 to be successful. No classes on May 21.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Since most concepts in this course are new and unfamiliar, students are expected to attend the first day of class to avoid falling behind. Instructor will not accept any student after the first day of class. Due the intensive nature of this course it is recommended that students have completed at least English 12 or COMM 1103 to be successful. No classes on May 19
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.
Due the intensive nature of this course it is recommended that students have completed at least English 12 or COMM 1103 to be successful. No classes on July 2
Status
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
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.
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 section is only available for registration starting Wed, May 30 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Students are to read chapters 2 and 3 of the textbook, 11th edition by Yates, prior to the first class. The 10th edition is acceptable, however, contact the instructor if you purchase that edition. No class on Saturday October 6
Status
This section is only available for registration starting Wed, May 30 at 9:00 am (PDT)
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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:
Books for Spring/Summer 2018 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.
Access code and eText for 9780134312118 Business Law in Canada 11th
Author
Richard A. Yates, Teresa Bereznicki-Korol, Trevor Clarke
Publisher
Ph
Copyright
2017
Binding
Digital Version
ISBN
978-0-13431-071-8
Price
$75.00
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Business Law In Canada + Myblawlab & Etext, Loose Leaf Version
Author
Yates
Publisher
Ph
Copyright
2017
Binding
Looseleaf
ISBN
978-0-13462-837-0
Price
$114.95
Choose One
Business Law in Canada, Eleventh Canadian Edition Plus MyBusLawLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
Author
Richard A. Yates, Teresa Bereznicki-Korol, Trevor Clarke
Publisher
Pearson Canada
Copyright
2017
Binding
Hardback
ISBN
978-0-13449-652-8
Price
$179.95
Choose One
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.
Access code and eText for 9780134312118 Business Law in Canada 11th
Author
Richard A. Yates, Teresa Bereznicki-Korol, Trevor Clarke
Publisher
Ph
Copyright
2017
Binding
Digital Version
ISBN
978-0-13431-071-8
Price
$75.00
Choose One
Image not available
Business Law In Canada + Myblawlab & Etext, Loose Leaf Version
Author
Yates
Publisher
Ph
Copyright
2017
Binding
Looseleaf
ISBN
978-0-13462-837-0
Price
$114.95
Choose One
Business Law in Canada, Eleventh Canadian Edition Plus MyBusLawLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
Author
Richard A. Yates, Teresa Bereznicki-Korol, Trevor Clarke
Publisher
Pearson Canada
Copyright
2017
Binding
Hardback
ISBN
978-0-13449-652-8
Price
$179.95
Choose One
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.
Access code and eText for 9780134312118 Business Law in Canada 11th
Author
Richard A. Yates, Teresa Bereznicki-Korol, Trevor Clarke
Publisher
Ph
Copyright
2017
Binding
Digital Version
ISBN
978-0-13431-071-8
Price
$75.00
Choose One
Image not available
Business Law In Canada + Myblawlab & Etext, Loose Leaf Version
Author
Yates
Publisher
Ph
Copyright
2017
Binding
Looseleaf
ISBN
978-0-13462-837-0
Price
$114.95
Choose One
Fall 2018
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