This course provides an introduction to the legal principles surrounding agency relationships and business organizations. Students will explore the nature and implications of agency relationships in both personal and business contexts, and the rights and obligations of agents/employees when interacting with clients. By examining the comparative legal status, operating principles, and advantages/disadvantages of each business organization, students will develop the skills to analyze fact patterns and recommend the most advantageous organizational format for different scenarios.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Principal-agency relationship
Authority, rights and obligations of agents and principals
Business organizations (sole proprietorship, partnerships and incorporation)
Comparative legal status of the three primary forms of business organizations
Advantages and disadvantages for each business organization
Fact scenarios for organizational options
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22431 |
May 5, 2026 to June 16, 2026 |
Online | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.