Course description

This course provides students with a working knowledge of the constitutional framework of Canadian immigration law and policy. It will explore the current system of immigration and refugee governance under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Students will be made familiar with the main areas of immigration policy and procedure as well as eligibility requirements for entrance into Canada, while considering the impacts of economic, societal, and familial situations.

Course details

Hours: 36
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BUS1395
Corequisites: None

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Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery