- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Presents a practical study of Canadian business law, including the legal and administrative systems, torts, contracts, sale of goods and consumer protection, employment, business organizations, and intellectual property. Participation in this course, taught by lawyers, prepares you to recognize and feel comfortable with the legal aspects of doing business.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$783.05 - $810.25 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Describe and demonstrate a basic knowledge of the law and recognize legal issues as they arise.
- Describe and demonstrate a general understanding of business law as it applies to business relationships and transactions.
- Apply the rules of law to business situations and limit their potential legal exposure.
- Describe and demonstrate how to engage in lawful business practices and transactions.
- Handle data and related new technologies in a responsible manner by complying with digital ethics.
- Communicate effectively with lawyers and regulators.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Business Law (BLAW 3100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Full-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (General Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Management Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Marketing Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Management
Certificate Part-time
- Business Management
Diploma Full-time
- Business Management - Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma Full-time/Part-time
- Finance
Diploma Full-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Financial Planning)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Full-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
- Fire Executive Management
BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
- General Insurance and Risk Management
Diploma Full-time
- Marketing Management
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management
Diploma Full-time
- Media Techniques for Business
Certificate Part-time
- Payroll Administration
Certificate Part-time
- Professional Accounting
Advanced Diploma Full-time/Part-time
- Project Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
- Geomatics
Bachelor of Science Full-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below are eight offerings of BLAW 3100 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 41388
Dates
Jan 07 - Apr 05 In Progress and Full
- CRN 41388
- $810.25 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Izelde van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Exams must be written in person on the dates and times listed above. 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. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by the department. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. 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 This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2025 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2024.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 85330
Dates
Jan 07 - Apr 05 In Progress
- CRN 85330
- $783.49 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Marlize van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Exams must be written in person on the dates and times listed above. 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. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by the department. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. 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 This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2025 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2024.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 92371
Dates
Jan 07 - Apr 01 In Progress
- CRN 92371
- $783.49 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Apr 01 | Tue | 17:30 - 21:35 | Downtown DTC Rm. 795 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Robert Munro
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2025 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2024.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 92373
Dates
Jan 07 - Apr 05 In Progress and Full
- CRN 92373
- $797.78 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Robert Munro
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Exams must be written in person on the dates and times listed above. 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. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by the department. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. 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 This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2025 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2024.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 92374
Dates
Jan 07 - Apr 05 In Progress
- CRN 92374
- $810.25 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Izelde van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Exams must be written in person on the dates and times listed above. 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. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by the department. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. 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 This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2025 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2024.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 11632
Dates
Jan 08 - Apr 02 In Progress and Full
- CRN 11632
- $783.49 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Apr 02 | Wed | 17:30 - 21:35 | Downtown DTC Rm. 830 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Joao Molinari
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2025 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2024.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 11636
Dates
Jan 08 - Apr 02 In Progress and Full
- CRN 11636
- $797.78 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Apr 02 | Wed | 18:00 - 22:05 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 230 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Karla Gonzalez
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2025 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2024.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 16879
Dates
Jan 10 - Apr 04 In Progress
- CRN 16879
- $797.78 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Apr 04 | Fri | 18:00 - 22:05 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2620 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Joao Molinari
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2025 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2024.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are eight offerings of BLAW 3100 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 27456
Dates
Apr 08 - Jul 05 Seats Available
- CRN 27456
- $783.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Izelde van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by the department. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. If you have any questions about the course, please contact the instructor, Izelde van Jaarsveld (izelde_van_jaarsveld@bcit.ca) directly prior to registering. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. 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
Status
Seats Available
2 seats remaining as of Wed March 12, 2025 at 3:59 am (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 54915
Dates
Apr 08 - Jul 05 Seats Available
- CRN 54915
- $783.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Marlize van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by the department. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. 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
Status
Seats Available
1 seat remaining as of Wed March 12, 2025 at 3:59 am (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 66568
Dates
Apr 08 - Jul 05 Seats Available
- CRN 66568
- $783.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Izelde van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by the department. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. If you have any questions about the course, please contact the instructor, Izelde van Jaarsveld (izelde_van_jaarsveld@bcit.ca) directly prior to registering. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. 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
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
CRN 25944
Dates
Apr 09 - Jul 02 Seats Available
- CRN 25944
- $783.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jul 02 | Wed | 18:00 - 22:05 | Downtown DTC Rm. 795 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Karla Gonzalez
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students MUST attend all classes. Instructor will not accept any student after the first day of class. HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Status
Seats Available
5 seats remaining as of Wed March 12, 2025 at 3:59 am (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 21182
Dates
May 20 - Jul 15 Seats Available
- CRN 21182
- $797.34 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 - Jul 15 | Tue, Thu | 09:00 - 12:20 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 112 |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Robert Munro
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No classes on July 1 HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
CRN 21183
Dates
May 26 - Jul 16 Seats Available
- CRN 21183
- $797.34 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Robert Munro
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
CRN 66249
Dates
Jun 11 - Jul 30 Seats Available
- CRN 66249
- $783.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 - Jul 30 | Wed | 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 481 |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Marlize van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
CRN 69557
Dates
Jun 13 - Aug 01 Seats Available
- CRN 69557
- $797.34 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13 - Aug 01 | Fri | 10:00 - 17:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 202 |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Robert Munro
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.