Course code OADM 1403

Credit 1.5

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

This course teaches how to understand business law and the implications of governmental controls as they impact upon business and office operations. Topics include legal systems, contracts, property, business entities, local statutes, domestic policy, and tariffs and quotas.

This course is part of the Executive Assistant (Part-time) program.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Introduction to Law, the Canadian Court system and the Charter of Rights
  • Statutes, Regulations, Criminal Law, Administrative Law; The Legal Process
  • Torts
  • Contracts 1
  • Contracts 2
  • The Sale of Goods Act and consumer protections
  • Employment Law
  • Agency Law
  • Business Form: Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships and Corporations
  • Personal Property and Real Property
  • Intellectual Property

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.