This course explores corporate and securities law and their unique roles in business. Students learn to recognize the features of public and private companies, understanding their differences in structure and regulation, and explore the regulatory structures of securities law, clarifying how they safeguard investors and uphold market integrity. Through practical exercises, students become familiar with the preparation of continuous disclosure filings, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and become acquainted with common transactions and filings for public companies.
Prerequisites
LEGL 1631.
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What you will learn
- Corporate law and securities law
Public and private companies
Regulatory structures in securities law
Principles and procedures establishing and financing IPO
Disclosure filings
Common public company or public company-related transactions and filings
Prospectus
Continuous disclosure obligations under securities law
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12195 |
March 11, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Online | 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.