LAWS70001
Law for Business Managers		 Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2016
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Business - Other Related, Tax Accounting
Program Coordinator(s): Ruxandra Dunn
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20160906_02
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This course is offered in a classroom version and an online version. In the classroom version, there are three hours per week of classroom instruction. The online version is a web-based course offered entirely online through Sheridan and hosted by Sheridan College. Students taking this course will need reliable access to the internet, and should have a basic level of comfort using computers as well as the self-discipline to study online. Students can expect to spend an additional three hours per week for online activities such as postings, discussions, and homework. A minimum grade of B qualifies this course for exemption towards the Certified General Accountants of Ontario Business Law (LW1) course.
 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Learn the areas of law most relevant to the decision-making of business people who are in management positions in a business organization or managing their own business. Emphasis is on the law of contracts, tort law, and forms of business organization.

Program Context

 
Business - Other Related Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This is a compulsory course in the Business - Accounting, Ontario College Diploma program.

Tax Accounting Program Coordinator(s): Ruxandra Dunn
N/A


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to identify and understand business legal issues and risks.
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Sources of Canadian law including the constitution, legislation and case-law
  2. Canadian legal system including the doctrine of precedent, civil law versus common law, and private law versus public law
  3. Litigation and alternative dispute resolution
  4. Contract law
  5. Tort law
  6. Professional liability
  7. Different forms of business organization
  8. Borrowing and lending (including secured loans and mortgages)
  9. Discuss how to use the legal profession as an effective business resource.
  10. Evaluate where professional legal representation is necessary.
  11. Apply legal principles in business situations.
  12. Manage legal risk in business situations.
  13. Evaluate business decisions from a legal perspective.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: ONLINE
 Weekly online discussions (case problems)20.0%
 Assignments10.0%
 Online Midterm Exam25.0%
 Final Exam45.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
Students must achieve a minimum of 50% on the final exam in order to pass the course. Final Exam will be proctored and written in person on campus. There will be one or more assignments due in the course. For each week except for the weeks of the Midterm Exam and Final Exam, one or more legal case problems will be posted for online discussion. Students are expected to post their attempted solutions and to provide thoughtful and constructive comments and questions on the solutions of their peers. Students will be awarded 1% for the posting of a bona fide attempted solution for a case problem, up to a maximum total of 10%. Students will be awarded ½% for each thoughtful/constructive comment or question posted, up to a maximum total of 5%. Failed exams cannot be rewritten. Missed exams cannot be written unless there are medical or compassionate reasons supported by evidence/documentation satisfactory to the instructor. Medical Certificates are required for medical excuses. LATE STUDENTS will not be entitled to extended time for completion of exams.



Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS
 Test 125.0%
 Test 225.0%
 Test 330.0%
 Assignment20.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
There will be three tests and one assignment in this course. The tests will be written in class. The assignment will be an in-class group assignment and presentation. The order is as follows. Failed Tests cannot be rewritten. Missed Tests cannot be written unless there are medical or compassionate reasons supported by evidence/documentation satisfactory to the instructor. Medical Certificates are required for medical excuses. LATE STUDENTS will not be entitled to extended time for completion of Tests. The instructor will also evaluate student knowledge, skills and attitudes demonstrated in classroom conduct, homework assignments and discussions of course materials. ABSENT STUDENTS are responsible for obtaining any materials distributed in class by the instructor, from their classmates.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

  • Challenge Exam
    Notes:  
  • Other
    Notes:  
 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Print Instruction Mode Professor Applicable Student Group(s)
In-Class Multiple Professors Banking and Wealth Management
In-Class Multiple Professors Continuing Education students
In-Class Multiple Professors On-Line Students

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Respectful Behaviour
  • Accessible Learning
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.
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