Law and Ethics for Marketing

Course code MKTG 2069

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

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This course explores on the many legal and ethical issues related to marketing. The course examines issues related to international, social, environmental, and digital aspects of marketing strategy implementation. After this course, students can critically evaluate ethical and legal marketing situations.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Marketing laws in Canada
  • Pricing issues in marketing
  • Promotional issues in marketing
  • Ethical issues in distribution
  • Issues in products and services
  • Consumer data, use, and protection
  • Marketing to the Bottom of the Pyramid
  • Targeting and discrimination
  • Ethical issues in the value chain
  • Legal and ethical challenges when using marketing technologies

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42143 January 4, 2027
to April 15, 2027
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
72797 September 8, 2026
to December 18, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.