vcc.ca
MGMT 2010: Fundamentals of Business Law
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Business Mgmt PD Diploma
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course will expose students to the fundamental components of business law. The course examines the legal principles pertaining to business such as torts, negligence, business ownership, Indigenous business law, personal, real, and intellectual property and electronic commerce. Case decisions will be examined to help students develop an appreciation of how the Canadian 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:
- Discuss the fundamentals of business law by summarizing, analyzing and presenting legal arguments and conclusions.
- Differentiate the types and sources of law and how they are applied in a business context.
- Explain the function and use of alternative methods for resolving disputes.
- Assess the legal risks of various business operations and choose the best course of action for protection against liability.
- Describe various torts and how they impact businesses.
- Explain the principles affecting contract law and contractual relationships.
- Describe the forms of Canadian business organizations and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
- Distinguish between intellectual property and other kinds of property.
- Describe the nature of electronic commerce and its impact on business.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 0
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 45
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 0
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Interactive lectures, group discussion, case analysis
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D (50%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
News story: summary and commentary on legal issues |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Operating a business: legal implications |
|
Project |
20 |
Comparative case study analysis |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
Preparation for class, active discussion, participation during class |
Course topics
- The Canadian Legal System
- Alternatives to Litigation
- Torts, Negligence and Liability
- Elements of a Contract
- The Legal Implications of Operating a Business
- Legal Aspects of Indigenous Business Development
- Personal, Real, and Intellectual Property
- Consumer Protection
- Electronic Commerce
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.