MGMT360

Business Law

Learn the laws that are relevant to starting a new business or managing an existing business in Canada. You will explore the history, workings and interpretations of the Canadian legal system and the laws related to various business ownership structures. You will also learn how to create contracts and mitigate contract breaches, and discover various ways to resolve contractual or employment-related disputes. Specific topics include: torts, contracts, negotiable instruments, forms of business organizations and credit transactions, intellectual property, rights infringement and property loss or damage.

Overview

Location: Online
Duration: 12 weeks
Tuition: $649
Can be applied to:
Business Management Certificate
Risk Management Certificate

Upcoming Offerings

Register for a course at any time, with the option to apply to the Business Management Certificate program later. 

Start Date
Schedule
Location
Instructor
Cost
Seats Available
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Start DateMon, Jan 13, 2025
Schedule
  • Mon, Jan 13, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Mon, Jan 20, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Mon, Jan 27, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Mon, Feb 3, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Mon, Feb 10, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Mon, Feb 24, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Mon, Mar 3, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Mon, Mar 10, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Mon, Mar 17, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Mon, Mar 24, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Mon, Mar 31, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Mon, Apr 7, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
LocationOnline
InstructorJoao Molinari
Cost$649.00
Seats Available12
ActionRegister
Start DateWed, Sep 10, 2025
Schedule
  • Wed, Sep 10, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Wed, Sep 17, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Wed, Sep 24, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Wed, Oct 1, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Wed, Oct 8, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Wed, Oct 15, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Wed, Oct 22, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Wed, Oct 29, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Wed, Nov 5, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Wed, Nov 12, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Wed, Nov 19, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Wed, Nov 26, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
LocationOnline
InstructorJoao Molinari
Cost$675.00
Seats Available21
ActionRegister
Start DateWe plan to offer this course online through a virtual class in January and September 2026. Registration will open once the details are finalized.
Schedule
LocationOnline
InstructorTBA
Cost$675.00
Seats Available30
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What you will learn

After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

  • Explore the history of laws and law making in Canada as it relates to business law
  • Apply legal principles to drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts in Canada 
  • Assess appropriate ownership structures for starting and operating a new business in Canada 
  • Examine intellectual property guidelines in order to protect ideas and property 
  • Analyze principles of wrongful acts or infringement of rights of a person or business in order to determine appropriate remedies 

How you will learn and be evaluated

  • Prepare to spend 6–10 hours per week on coursework
  • Expect readings and other assignments on a weekly basis
  • Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with your work and class discussions

You will be evaluated on:

  • Assignments
  • Exams
  • Individual or group projects
  • Participation and attendance

Learning Materials

Course fees do not include textbooks. We will provide additional course materials online.

Required textbook:

Yates, R.A., Bereznicki-Korol, T., Clarke, T., Palmer, D.A. Business Law in Canada, 13th edition. Pearson. Available as an e-book from the publisher

Technical Requirements

For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.

Professional Development Credits

This course may meet the requirements for the following designation: