Business Management - Law and Business Major
Law and Business Major
The Law and Business major offers you the strongest integration of law and business among all Bachelor of Commerce programs in Canada. Gain a solid understanding of the many key legal issues in the corporate world, including contract negotiations, human resources, policy development and property transactions.
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
* This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Note: Students planning to enter the Marketing Management Major must obtain a grade of at least 2.67 (B-) in MKT 100.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. How to Change your Plan / Major (opens in new window) .
3rd & 4th Semester
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2017-2018.
REQUIRED:
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Four courses from the following:
CRM 200 | Criminal Law |
LAW 321 | The Law of Hospitality and Tourism |
LAW 326 | Law for Health Managers |
LAW 401 | Information Access and Privacy Protection |
LAW 402 | Health Information Access and Privacy |
LAW 525 | The Law of the Marketplace |
LAW 529 | Employment and Labour Law |
LAW 601 | Intellectual Property Law |
LAW 602 | White Collar and Cyber Crime |
LAW 606 | Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law |
LAW 68A/B* | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
PHL 612 | Philosophy of Law |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED: Two courses from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with LAW prefix.
*LAW 68A/B is a two-term course, has a GPA weight of 2.00 and a course count of 2.00.
7th & 8th Semester
Last offered 2017-2018 to students admitted before Fall 2015. Students admitted Fall 2015 and after, see revised curriculum below.
REQUIRED:
REQUIRED GROUP 1†: Two courses from the following:
LAW 68A/B‡ | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
LAW 204 | Legal Analysis in a Business Context |
LAW 321 | The Law of Hospitality and Tourism |
LAW 326 | Law for Health Managers |
LAW 401 | Information Access and Privacy Protection |
LAW 525 | The Law of the Marketplace |
LAW 529 | Employment and Labour Law |
LAW 535* | Environmental Law and Business |
LAW 601 | Intellectual Property Law |
LAW 605 | Securities Law |
LAW 606 | Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law |
LAW 607 | Selected Topics in Law and Policy |
LAW 723* | Issues in Information Technology Law |
LAW 724* | Legal Aspects of International Business |
REQUIRED GROUP 2†: Two courses from the following:
CMN 447 | Communication and Law |
CRM 200 | Criminal Law |
ECN 321 | Introduction to Law and Economics |
ENT 633 | Corporate Governance |
LAW 68A/B‡ | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
LAW 402 | Health Information Access and Privacy |
LAW 602 | White Collar and Cyber Crime |
LAW 604 | Legal Foundations of Corporate Governance |
LAW 725 | Visiting Professor Law Seminar |
OHS 208 | Occupational Health and Safety Law |
PHL 612 | Philosophy of Law |
PPA 301 | Administrative Law |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED: Three courses from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with the LAW prefix.
* It is strongly recommended that this course be taken in the student's final year.
† Must not include courses selected in 5th & 6th semester.
‡LAW 68A/B is a two-term course, has a GPA weight of 2.00 and a course count of 2.00.
Revised 7th & 8th Semester curriculum begins 2018-2019 for students admitted Fall 2015 and after.
REQUIRED:
REQUIRED GROUP 2: Four courses from the following:
LAW 535 | Environmental Law and Business |
LAW 604 | Legal Foundations of Corporate Governance |
LAW 605 | Securities Law |
LAW 607 | Selected Topics in Law and Policy |
LAW 68A/B* | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
LAW 703 | Real Estate Law |
LAW 723 | Issues in Information Technology Law |
LAW 724 | Legal Aspects of International Business |
LAW 725 | Visiting Professor Law Seminar |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
Two courses from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with the LAW prefix.
*LAW 68A/B is a two-term course, has a GPA weight of 2.00 and a course count of 2.00.
The Law and Business Department offers an optional co-operative program which provides graduates with 16 months of work experience integrated into their academic program.
Students wishing to be considered for this program must apply for admission into the co-op option during the third semester of the program. Admission into the co-op program us based on the following four items:
- Minimum CGPA of 3.00 (or higher). Subject to competition, grades above the minimum may be required.
- Evidence of superior oral and written communications skills
- Interview with the Faculty Advisor
- Resume/CV
Students commence work terms upon completion of second year of the Business Management program and the co-op option extends the Law and Business Major to five years from four. The Law and Business Department cannot guarantee work term jobs, but the Office of Co-operative Education (opens in new window) and the Department will prospect for employers and make every effort to locate suitable positions, as well as be available to advise students on their search for program-related jobs.
The co-op program enables students to earn prevailing wages for the level of responsibility and contribution of the jobs they perform and thus finance at least part of their university education.
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below. Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
* This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Note: Students planning to enter the Marketing Management Major must obtain a grade of at least 2.67 (B-) in MKT 100.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. How to Change your Plan / Major (opens in new window) .
3rd & 4th Semester
5th & 6th Semester
6th Semester (Offered in Fall Only)
Last offered Fall 2017 to students admitted before Fall 2015. Students admitted Fall 2015 and after, see revised curriculum below.
REQUIRED:
LAW 533 | Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law |
REQUIRED GROUP 1: One course from the following:
LAW 68A/B† | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
LAW 204 | Legal Analysis in a Business Context |
LAW 321 | The Law of Hospitality and Tourism |
LAW 326 | Law for Health Managers |
LAW 401 | Information Access and Privacy Protection |
LAW 525* | The Law of the Marketplace |
LAW 529 | Employment and Labour Law |
LAW 535 |
Environmental Law and Business |
LAW 601 | Intellectual Property Law |
LAW 605 | Securities Law |
LAW 606 | Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law |
LAW 723* | Issues in Information Technology Law |
LAW 724* | Legal Aspects of International Business |
REQUIRED GROUP 2: One course from the following:
CMN 447 | Communication and Law |
CRM 200 | Criminal Law |
ECN 321 | Introduction to Law and Economics |
ENT 633 | Corporate Governance |
LAW 68A/B† | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
LAW 402 | Health Information Access and Privacy |
LAW 602 | White Collar and Cyber Crime |
LAW 604 | Legal Foundations of Corporate Governance |
LAW 725 | Visiting Professor Law Seminar |
OHS 208 | Occupational Health and Safety Law |
PHL 612 | Philosophy of Law |
PPA 301 | Administrative Law |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED: One course from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with LAW prefix.
Revised 5th & 6th Semester curriculum begins Fall 2017 for students admitted Fall 2015 and after.
5th Semester
Revised curriculum begins Fall 2017.
REQUIRED:
BUS 223 | Ethics in Commerce |
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Two courses from the following:
CRM 200 | Criminal Law |
LAW 321 | The Law of Hospitality and Tourism |
LAW 326 | Law for Health Managers |
LAW 401 | Information Access and Privacy Protection |
LAW 402 | Health Information Access and Privacy |
LAW 525 | The Law of the Marketplace |
LAW 529 | Employment and Labour Law |
LAW 601 | Intellectual Property Law |
LAW 602 | White Collar and Cyber Crime |
LAW 606 | Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law |
PHL 612 | Philosophy of Law |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
One course from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with LAW prefix.
6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins Fall 2018.
REQUIRED:
LAW 603 | Advanced Business Law |
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Two courses from the following:
CRM 200 | Criminal Law |
LAW 321 | The Law of Hospitality and Tourism |
LAW 326 | Law for Health Managers |
LAW 401 | Information Access and Privacy Protection |
LAW 402 | Health Information Access and Privacy |
LAW 525 | The Law of the Marketplace |
LAW 529 | Employment and Labour Law |
LAW 601 | Intellectual Property Law |
LAW 602 | White Collar and Cyber Crime |
LAW 606 | Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law |
LAW 68A/B* | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
PHL 612 | Philosophy of Law |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED: One course from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with LAW prefix.
*LAW 68A/B is a two-term course, has a GPA weight of 2.00 and a course count of 2.00.
* It is strongly recommended that this course be taken in the student's final year.
LAW 68A/B is a two-term course and has a course count of 2.00.
7th & 8th Semester
This 7th & 8th Semester curriculum last offered Winter 2018 and Fall 2018 to students admitted before Fall 2015. Students admitted Fall 2015 and after, see revised curriculum below.
7th Semester (Offered in Winter Only)
Last offered Winter 2018.
REQUIRED:
LAW 722 | Law and Canadian Business |
REQUIRED GROUP 1†: One course from the following:
LAW 68A/B‡ | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
LAW 204 | Legal Analysis in a Business Context |
LAW 321 | The Law of Hospitality and Tourism |
LAW 326 | Law for Health Managers |
LAW 401 | Information Access and Privacy Protection |
LAW 525 | The Law of the Marketplace |
LAW 529 | Employment and Labour Law |
LAW 535* | Environmental Law and Business |
LAW 601 | Intellectual Property Law |
LAW 605 | Securities Law |
LAW 606 |
Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law |
LAW 607 | Selected Topics in Law and Policy |
LAW 723* | Issues in Information Technology Law |
LAW 724* | Legal Aspects of International Business |
REQUIRED GROUP 2†: One course from the following:
CMN 447 | Communication and Law |
CRM 200 | Criminal Law |
ECN 321 | Introduction to Law and Economics |
ENT 633 | Corporate Governance |
LAW 68A/B‡ | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
LAW 402 | Health Information Access and Privacy |
LAW 602 | White Collar and Cyber Crime |
LAW 604 | Legal Foundations of Corporate Governance |
LAW 725 | Visiting Professor Law Seminar |
OHS 208 | Occupational Health and Safety Law |
PHL 612 | Philosophy of Law |
PPA 301 | Administrative Law |
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED: Two courses from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with the LAW prefix.
8th Semester (Offered in Fall Only)
Last offered Fall 2018.
REQUIRED:
BUS 800 | Strategic Management |
REQUIRED GROUP 1†: One course from the following:
LAW 204 | Legal Analysis in a Business Context |
LAW 321 | The Law of Hospitality and Tourism |
LAW 326 | Law for Health Managers |
LAW 401 | Information Access and Privacy Protection |
LAW 525 | The Law of the Marketplace |
LAW 529 | Employment and Labour Law |
LAW 535* | Environmental Law and Business |
LAW 601 | Intellectual Property Law |
LAW 605 | Securities Law |
LAW 606 | Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law |
LAW 607 | Selected Topics in Law and Policy |
LAW 723* | Issues in Information Technology Law |
LAW 724* | Legal Aspects of International Business |
REQUIRED GROUP 2†: One course from the following:
CMN 447 | Communication and Law |
CRM 200 | Criminal Law |
ECN 321 | Introduction to Law and Economics |
ENT 633 | Corporate Governance |
LAW 402 | Health Information Access and Privacy |
LAW 602 | White Collar and Cyber Crime |
LAW 604 | Legal Foundations of Corporate Governance |
LAW 725 | Visiting Professor Law Seminar |
OHS 208 | Occupational Health and Safety Law |
PHL 612 | Philosophy of Law |
PPA 301 | Administrative Law |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED: One course from Table I (opens in new window) . Course selection must not include any courses with the LAW prefix.
* It is strongly recommended that this course be taken in the student's final year.
† Must not include courses selected in 5th & 6th semester.
‡LAW 68A/B is a two-term course, has a GPA weight of 2.00 and a course count of 2.00.
Revised 7th & 8th Semester curriculum begins Winter 2019 for students admitted Fall 2015 and after.
7th Semester
Revised curriculum begins Winter 2019.
REQUIRED:
LAW 533 | Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law |
REQUIRED GROUP 2: Two courses from the following:
LAW 535 | Environmental Law and Business |
LAW 604 | Legal Foundations of Corporate Governance |
LAW 605 | Securities Law |
LAW 607 | Selected Topics in Law and Policy |
LAW 68A/B* | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
LAW 703 | Real Estate Law |
LAW 723 | Issues in Information Technology Law |
LAW 724 | Legal Aspects of International Business |
LAW 725 | Visiting Professor Law Seminar |
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED: Two courses from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with the LAW prefix.
8th Semester
Revised curriculum begins Fall 2019.
REQUIRED:
REQUIRED GROUP 2: Two courses from the following:
LAW 535 | Environmental Law and Business |
LAW 604 | Legal Foundations of Corporate Governance |
LAW 605 | Securities Law |
LAW 607 | Selected Topics in Law and Policy |
LAW 68A/B* | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
LAW 703 | Real Estate Law |
LAW 723 | Issues in Information Technology Law |
LAW 724 | Legal Aspects of International Business |
LAW 725 | Visiting Professor Law Seminar |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
*LAW 68A/B is a two-term course, has a GPA weight of 2.00 and a course count of 2.00.
Sequencing of Academic and Work terms
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below. Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.
NOTE: Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Deviation from the sequence requires the submission of a formal request to the Co-op Faculty Advisor and approval from the School. With permission from the School/Department, students may be allowed to graduate with the co-op endorsement with fewer than the prescribed work terms.
Direct Entry students will normally be admitted into 5th semester (3rd Year) of this program. Students should refer to their Offer of Admission for details.
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2017-2018.
REQUIRED:
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Four courses from the following:
CRM 200 | Criminal Law |
LAW 321 | The Law of Hospitality and Tourism |
LAW 326 | Law for Health Managers |
LAW 401 | Information Access and Privacy Protection |
LAW 402 | Health Information Access and Privacy |
LAW 525 | The Law of the Marketplace |
LAW 529 | Employment and Labour Law |
LAW 601 | Intellectual Property Law |
LAW 602 | White Collar and Cyber Crime |
LAW 606 | Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law |
LAW 68A/B* | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
PHL 612 | Philosophy of Law |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED: Two courses from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with LAW prefix.
*LAW 68A/B is a two-term course, has a GPA weight of 2.00 and a course count of 2.00.
7th & 8th Semester
Last offered 2017-2018 to Direct Entry students admitted to 5th Semester Fall 2016. Direct Entry students admitted to 5th Semester Fall 2017 and after, see revised curriculum below.
REQUIRED:
REQUIRED GROUP 1†: Two courses from the following:
LAW 68A/B‡ | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
LAW 204 | Legal Analysis in a Business Context |
LAW 321 | The Law of Hospitality and Tourism |
LAW 326 | Law for Health Managers |
LAW 401 | Information Access and Privacy Protection |
LAW 525 | The Law of the Marketplace |
LAW 529 | Employment and Labour Law |
LAW 535* | Environmental Law and Business |
LAW 601 | Intellectual Property Law |
LAW 605 | Securities Law |
LAW 606 | Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law |
LAW 607 | Selected Topics in Law and Policy |
LAW 723* | Issues in Information Technology Law |
LAW 724* | Legal Aspects of International Business |
REQUIRED GROUP 2†: Two courses from the following:
CMN 447 | Communication and Law |
CRM 200 | Criminal Law |
ECN 321 | Introduction to Law and Economics |
ENT 633 | Corporate Governance |
LAW 68A/B‡ | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
LAW 402 | Health Information Access and Privacy |
LAW 602 | White Collar and Cyber Crime |
LAW 604 | Legal Foundations of Corporate Governance |
LAW 725 | Visiting Professor Law Seminar |
OHS 208 | Occupational Health and Safety Law |
PHL 612 | Philosophy of Law |
PPA 301 | Administrative Law |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED: Three courses from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with the LAW prefix.
* It is strongly recommended that this course be taken in the student's final year.
† Must not include courses selected in 5th & 6th semester.
‡LAW 68A/B is a two-term course, has a GPA weight of 2.00 and a course count of 2.00.
Revised 7th & 8th Semester curriculum begins 2018-2019 for Direct Entry students admitted to 5th Semester Fall 2017 and after..
REQUIRED:
REQUIRED GROUP 2: Four courses from the following:
LAW 535 | Environmental Law and Business |
LAW 604 | Legal Foundations of Corporate Governance |
LAW 605 | Securities Law |
LAW 607 | Selected Topics in Law and Policy |
LAW 68A/B* | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
LAW 703 | Real Estate Law |
LAW 723 | Issues in Information Technology Law |
LAW 724 | Legal Aspects of International Business |
LAW 725 | Visiting Professor Law Seminar |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
Two courses from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with the LAW prefix.
*LAW 68A/B is a two-term course, has a GPA weight of 2.00 and a course count of 2.00.
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
* This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Note: Students planning to enter the Marketing Management Major must obtain a grade of at least 2.67 (B-) in MKT 100.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. How to Change your Plan / Major (opens in new window) .
3rd & 4th Semester
5th & 6th Semester
REQUIRED:
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Four courses from the following:
CRM 200 | Criminal Law |
LAW 321 | The Law of Hospitality and Tourism |
LAW 326 | Law for Health Managers |
LAW 401 | Information Access and Privacy Protection |
LAW 402 | Health Information Access and Privacy |
LAW 525 | The Law of the Marketplace |
LAW 529 | Employment and Labour Law |
LAW 601 | Intellectual Property Law |
LAW 602 | White Collar and Cyber Crime |
LAW 606 | Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law |
LAW 68A/B* | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
PHL 612 | Philosophy of Law |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED: Two courses from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with LAW prefix.
*LAW 68A/B is a two-term course, has a GPA weight of 2.00 and a course count of 2.00.
7th & 8th Semester
REQUIRED:
REQUIRED GROUP 2: Four courses from the following:
LAW 535 | Environmental Law and Business |
LAW 604 | Legal Foundations of Corporate Governance |
LAW 605 | Securities Law |
LAW 607 | Selected Topics in Law and Policy |
LAW 68A/B* | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
LAW 703 | Real Estate Law |
LAW 723 | Issues in Information Technology Law |
LAW 724 | Legal Aspects of International Business |
LAW 725 | Visiting Professor Law Seminar |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
Two courses from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with the LAW prefix.
*LAW 68A/B is a two-term course, has a GPA weight of 2.00 and a course count of 2.00.
Direct Entry students will normally be admitted into 5th semester (3rd Year) of this program. Students should refer to their Offer of Admission for details.
5th & 6th Semester
REQUIRED:
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Four courses from the following:
CRM 200 | Criminal Law |
LAW 321 | The Law of Hospitality and Tourism |
LAW 326 | Law for Health Managers |
LAW 401 | Information Access and Privacy Protection |
LAW 402 | Health Information Access and Privacy |
LAW 525 | The Law of the Marketplace |
LAW 529 | Employment and Labour Law |
LAW 601 | Intellectual Property Law |
LAW 602 | White Collar and Cyber Crime |
LAW 606 | Advanced Issues in Labour and Employment Law |
LAW 68A/B* | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
PHL 612 | Philosophy of Law |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED: Two courses from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with LAW prefix.
*LAW 68A/B is a two-term course, has a GPA weight of 2.00 and a course count of 2.00.
7th & 8th Semester
REQUIRED:
REQUIRED GROUP 2: Four courses from the following:
LAW 535 | Environmental Law and Business |
LAW 604 | Legal Foundations of Corporate Governance |
LAW 605 | Securities Law |
LAW 607 | Selected Topics in Law and Policy |
LAW 68A/B* | Ryerson Law and Business Clinic |
LAW 703 | Real Estate Law |
LAW 723 | Issues in Information Technology Law |
LAW 724 | Legal Aspects of International Business |
LAW 725 | Visiting Professor Law Seminar |
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
Two courses from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with the LAW prefix.
*LAW 68A/B is a two-term course, has a GPA weight of 2.00 and a course count of 2.00.