BLAW 3100 - Business Law
Business Law Part-time Studies Course
School of Business
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
$696.56 - $703.70 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Spring/Summer 2019
Below are eight offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2019 term.
CRN 21180
Duration
Tue Apr 09 - Thu May 30 8 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 09 - May 30 | Tue/Thu | 17:30 - 21:00 | DTC Rm. 820 |
Instructor
Barry Galbraith
Course Outline
Cost
$696.56
Notes
- Due the intensive nature of this course it is recommended that students have completed at least English 12 or COMM 1103 to be successful.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
CRN 27456
Duration
Tue Apr 09 - Sat Jul 06 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 09 - Jul 06 | Online | ||
| May 22 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online SE06 Rm. 108 |
| Jul 03 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online SW01 Rm. 2009 |
Instructor
Lori Becker
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$696.56
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- 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 back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
CRN 65274
Duration
Mon Apr 15 - Wed Jun 12 8 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 15 - Jun 12 | Mon/Wed | 17:30 - 21:00 | DTC Rm. 381 |
Instructor
Dean Palmer
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$696.56
Notes
- 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 April 22 and May 20.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
CRN 65275
Duration
Wed Apr 17 - Wed Jul 10 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 17 - Jul 10 | Wed | 17:30 - 21:45 | DTC Rm. 376 |
Instructor
Marlize van Jaarsveld
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$696.56
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
CRN 25944
Duration
Sat Apr 27 - Sat Jun 22 8 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 27 - Jun 22 | Sat | 09:00 - 15:40 | DTC Rm. 795 |
Instructor
Karla Gonzalez
Course Outline
Cost
$696.56
Notes
- 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 18
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 54915
Duration
Tue Apr 30 - Sat Jul 27 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 30 - Jul 27 | Online | ||
| Jun 12 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online SE06 Rm. 203 |
| Jul 24 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online SE06 Rm. 207 |
Instructor
Lori Becker
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$696.56
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- 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 full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 21183
Duration
Mon May 27 - Mon Jul 22 8 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| May 27 - Jul 22 | Mon/Wed | 13:30 - 17:00 | BBY SW01 Rm. 2020 |
Instructor
Joao Molinari
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$703.70
Notes
- 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 1
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 21182
Duration
Tue May 28 - Thu Jul 18 8 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| May 28 - Jul 18 | Tue/Thu | 09:00 - 12:30 | BBY SW01 Rm. 2009 |
Instructor
Joao Molinari
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$703.70
Notes
- Due the intensive nature of this course it is recommended that students have completed at least English 12 or COMM 1103 to be successful.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term 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
- Accounting
Full-time Diploma - Accounting
Part-time Diploma - Broadcast and Media Communications - Radio
Part-time Certificate - Broadcast and Media Communications - Television
Part-time Certificate - Business Administration
Part-time/Distance & Online Learning Associate Certificate - Business Administration (General Option)
Part-time Diploma - Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
Part-time Diploma - Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
Part-time Diploma - Business Administration (Management Option)
Part-time Diploma - Business Administration (Marketing Option)
Part-time Diploma - Business Management
Part-time Certificate - Business Management (Advanced Placement – Degree/Diploma entry)
Full-time Diploma - Business Management
Full-time Diploma - Business Management - Advanced Diploma
Full-time/Part-time Advanced Diploma - Finance
Full-time Diploma - Finance
Part-time Diploma - Financial Management (Financial Planning)
Part-time Associate Certificate - Financial Management (Finance Option)
Part-time Certificate - Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Part-time Certificate - Financial Planning
Part-time Diploma - Financial Planning
Full-time Diploma - Fire Executive Management
Part-time/Distance & Online Learning BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate - General Insurance and Risk Management
Full-time Diploma - Marketing Management
Part-time Certificate - Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
Part-time Certificate - Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
Part-time Certificate - Marketing Management (Tourism Management Option)
Part-time Certificate - Marketing Management (Entrepreneurship Option)
Full-time Diploma - Marketing Management (General Option)
Full-time Diploma - Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
Full-time Diploma - Marketing Management (Professional Real Estate Option)
Full-time Diploma - Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
Full-time Diploma - Marketing Management (Tourism Management Option)
Full-time Diploma - Marketing Management - Retail Marketing Management
Part-time/Distance & Online Learning Associate Certificate - Media Techniques and Marketing Communications
Part-time Certificate - Media Techniques for Business
Part-time Certificate - Professional Accounting
Part-time Advanced Diploma - Project Management
Part-time Associate Certificate - Sustainable Event Management
Part-time Certificate
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geographic Information Systems
Full-time/Part-time/Distance & Online Learning Bachelor of Technology - 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.
Spring/Summer 2019
Books for Spring/Summer 2019 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.
PT
| 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 + Mybuslawlab W. Etext | |
|---|---|
| Author | Yates |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Binding | Hardback |
| ISBN | 978-0-13449-652-8 |
| Price | $0.00 |
| Choose One | |
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| Cei Digital : Business Law In Canada Mybuslawlab W. Etext | |
|---|---|
| Author | Yates |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-0-13431-071-8 |
| Price | $75.00 |
| Choose One | |
PT 65274 (PALMER)
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| Cei Digital: Business Law In Canada, 12Th Cdn Ed | |
|---|---|
| Author | Yates |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-0-13530-703-8 |
| Price | $95.00 |
| 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.
| 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 | |
Image not available
| Cei Digital : Business Law In Canada Mybuslawlab W. Etext | |
|---|---|
| Author | Yates |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-0-13431-071-8 |
| Price | $75.00 |
| 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.
| 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 | |
Image not available
| Cei Digital : Business Law In Canada Mybuslawlab W. Etext | |
|---|---|
| Author | Yates |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-0-13431-071-8 |
| Price | $75.00 |
| Choose One | |
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