Wendy Wadden
Instructor, Law
Department: Organizational Management
Phone:
902-563-1229
Email: Wendy_Wadden@cbu.ca
Legal Studies
Program Snapshot
- Program Types: Concentration
- Fields of Study: Business
- This area of study is offered in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Find Success In Law
Knowledge of the law reduces vulnerability. The ability to understand the laws of employment, the fundamentals of business law and the importance of policies concerning good governance are all critical skills.
A legal studies concentration at CBU focuses on ensuring an understanding of legal risk identification and management. We offer courses that range from a formal introduction, to more specific and complex overview of the Canadian legal system.
Students with a love for law will thrive in the legal studies concentration, gaining a perspective that allows them to better appreciate the importance of fundamental skills. You’ll be encouraged to explore a number of legal topical areas that are directly related to the business sector, but also relate to personal and private life activities.
Sample Courses and Resources
Why study at CBU?
At CBU, we believe that a fair and open society revolves around adherence to the legal system. It’s that common belief that gives students like you the chance to let your skills shine, and the opportunity to use your solutions to solve actual problems.
Our practical approach to law equips students with real life skills through the legal studies concentration. Individual course elements enable students to explore specific legal areas that relate to the public and private sectors. Students will also have the ability to include some legal studies course offerings into their choice of major or concentration, or to complete a legal studies concentration.
Students at CBU can incorporate as many of the legal studies courses as their program allows. This provides the option to acquire a strong foundation in the substantive areas of employment, administrative, criminal, business, public health and legal research.
What skills will I gain from this program?
- Understand how the legal system works; different levels of courts and how the courts interact; roles of the various participants in the Canadian justice system.
- Identify and find information to aid in the understanding of legal questions.
- Explore the practical aspects of legal situations to enable avoidance and response management techniques.
- Develop research skills that assist both in future legal studies and the legal profession.
- Argument development and presentation skills.
- Management of legal risks for personal, professional and business life activities.
- Personal confidence to understand and respond to legal matters.
Possible Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Manager
- Tax Analyst Specialist
- Banking
- Government Position
Admission Requirements
Please select your province for specific admission requirements.
General Requirements for High School Graduates
- See CBU’s English Language Requirements here.
- English 12 (academic or advanced)
- Math 12 (academic or advanced)
- 3 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level courses
Please select your country to view admission requirements.
Transfer Student Requirements
- In order to transfer to CBU you must be in good academic standing at your current/previous institution.
- You must meet the general admissions requirements (or the post-secondary equivalent) for the program, found under the Canadian or International tabs of this tool.
- To see if your institution is an articulation partner, please view our articulation agreements page.
- Please email us if you have specific questions about admission requirements and transferring to CBU:
- International students: internationaladmissions@cbu.ca.
- Canadian students / Permanent Residents of Canada: admissions@cbu.ca