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MGMT 2017: Canadian Business Law
Effective date
September 2017
Department
Business Mgmt PD Diploma
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course provides an overview of the Canadian legal system and the laws and statutes that affect businesses operating in the province of British Columbia. The course examines the legal principles pertaining to torts, contracts, commercial transactions, employment, agency, business ownership, Indigenous business law, consumer protection, personal, real and intellectual property and electronic commerce. Business case decisions from the Canadian and BC court systems will be examined to help students develop an appreciation of how the legal system works in actual practice.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the origins of Canadian common law, equity, and statute law
- Explain the role and differences between federal and provincial courts in Canada
- Define and describe "torts", requirements for a tort action and remedies for tort claim
- Explain the function and use of alternative methods for resolving disputes
- Explain the principles affecting contract law and contractual relationships
- Describe the forms of Canadian business organizations and the advantages and disadvantages of each
- Describe the Sale of Goods Act impact on contractual relations and discuss consumer protection legislation
- Discuss the responsibilities, rights and obligations that affect an employer/employee relationship in the workplace
- Explain the differences between real and personal property
- Distinguish between intellectual property and other kinds of property
- Describe the legal aspects of Indigenous business development in Canada
- Describe the nature of electronic commerce and its impact on business
- Explain remedies open to injured parties via the Canadian court system
- Recognize and analyze legal problems through case analyses
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, group work, and independent study
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D (50%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
|
|
Other |
15 |
group project |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
35 |
|
Course topics
- The Canadian Legal System Torts and Professional Liability Formation of Contracts Enforcing Contractual Obligations Legislation in the Marketplace Agency and Employment Methods of Carrying on Business Real and Personal Property Legal aspects of Indigenous business development Intellectual Property Electronic Commerce and International Trade
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.