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Course description

Understand the three primary business structures in Alberta: sole proprietorship, partnership, and incorporation. You will create and manage contracts that utilize the characteristics of each type of business association. 

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to 

  • describe how to better manage risk and relationships through the use of context-specific contracts.
  • summarize the characteristics that define the three primary business structures.
  • explain how different types of business associations may impact contracting decisions.

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Section title
The Impact of Business Structures on Contract Management
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Oct 05, 2026 to Nov 02, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXC4-F non-credit $549.00
Potential Discount(s)

Section Notes

LATE Registration Deadline: October 8, 2026
  • This is an online asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.
  • Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found online. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.
  • Review our Student Information webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.
  • For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 
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