729 Business Law ACP

Gr 10 - 12 | 3 Credits | Semester-Long | 5x per Cycle

Do you know your rights and responsibilities as a consumer? This semester course will engage students in a study of business law. Students will learn to critically examine their legal responsibilities and rights and apply legal principles to the issues confronted by individuals. Case analysis and class activities will be utilized to help students understand legal issues. Course topics include understanding ethics and the law, fundamentals of contracts, criminal and civil law, laws related to consumer protection, employment, business organization, ownership of property, and the financial markets.

Essential Skills:

1. Examine legal responsibilities and rights within the context of business operation.

2. Apply an understanding of legal ethics, court procedures, criminal law, civil law, contracts, and consumer law to case-studies, and real-life scenarios.

3. Engage in class activities and presentations that demonstrate a broader understanding of business law and how it impacts business operation and decision-making