About this Course. Business Law (Canada & US)
This course examines the formulation, interpretation, and application of law to business. It incorporates the study of ethical issues that arise in contemporary business settings, including professional conduct and corporate social responsibility. This course covers major areas of legal regulation to which businesses are subject, including tort liability, contract law, partnership and corporate law, employment and labor law, intellectual property law, environmental regulation and sustainability, and financial regulation. Emphasis is placed on active, experiential application of legal reasoning and analysis and on the global and comparative dimensions of legal and ethical issues.
Upon completion the student should be able to identify legal and ethical issues that arise in business decisions and the laws that apply to them.
This course focuses on business law in Canada and the US.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Learn to resolve business disputes and conflicts. Not only in a lawsuit, but also through alternative methods of resolving disputes and conflicts.
- Solve business problems with data-driven decision-making
- Learn the basics of finding innovative, creative solutions to various business issues.
- Learn to draw up business contracts and agreements, including for the implementation of foreign economic activity.
- Learn the basics of state registration of business and the basics of taxation, obtaining special permits.
- Learn the basics of protecting intellectual property rights, trademarks. Property and real estate issues.
SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN
Business Law
Business Lawyer
Analytical thinking
Reasoning
Negotiation
Strong research and verbal and written communication skills
Good leadership
Time management
Multitasking skills
Solving business problems
Draw up contract documents
Register and close, bankrupt business
LEARNER CAREER OUTCOMES
Started a new career after completing this specialization.
Got a pay increase or promotion.
LEARNER CAREER OUTCOMES
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible Schedule
Set and maintain flexible deadlines.
Beginner Level
Approx. 3 months to complete
Suggested 8 hours/week
English
English only. Other languages on request.
