0973 - Business Law

Course Description

Do you need to know more about the Canadian legal landscape as it applies to business? This course offers a general study of Canadian law, both its roots and related case law, with particular emphasis on its application to business. Topics include contracts, commercial transactions, fiduciary relationships, business organizations, torts, assignments, sources of law, Canada's court system, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, professional liability, the Sale of Goods Act, bailment and leasing, agency relationship, sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the source and basis of the law in Canada and how to interpret both statute and case law.
• Identify legal issues that arise in your daily business life.
• Be able to communicate about legal issues and assess the likely outcome.
• Know basic legal terms used in daily business.
• Describe the basic elements of torts, contracts and other common business concerns.

This course is recognised by the following association(s). Click on the association name for details.

• Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP)
• CITT
• Credit Union Institute of Canada (CUIC)
• Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS)
• Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario)
• CIM Chartered Managers Canada (CIM)

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

• Business Management : Selection Group 1, Selection Group 2B, Selection Group 3B, Selection Group 4C
• Professional Accounting: Core Level : Required Courses