Year
Year 2
Semester
First Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Covers contract law, torts, and regulatory frameworks affecting Canadian business operations.
About this course
Business Law Essentials provides a practical introduction to the legal environment in which Canadian businesses operate. You will explore the foundations of contract law, including how agreements are formed, enforced, and breached. The course also covers tort law, focusing on liabilities that can arise in commercial settings, as well as the regulatory frameworks that govern business conduct.
Who takes this course
This course is required for students in the following programs:
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Identify the key elements of a valid contract under Canadian law.
- Analyze common torts relevant to business operations and marketing.
- Explain the regulatory frameworks that govern commercial activities in Canada.
- Evaluate legal risks in standard business scenarios and propose mitigation strategies.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term examination | 30 |
| Case study analysis | 25 |
| Final examination | 45 |