Course Description
10-102-150 BUSINESS LAW ...broad overview of the US legal system. Learn how laws govern the relationship between people and companies. Topics include criminal law and torts, sales contracts, agency, corporations, human resource law, etc.
Course Typically Offered
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Credit for Prior Learning
What will I learn?
- Describe the sources of law and methods used to resolve legal disputes within the U.S legal system.
- Distinguish between the legal and ethical responsibilities of individuals and businesses.
- Identify the characteristics of various types of torts and crimes.
- Identify legal protections for personal and business intellectual property.
- Describe the essential elements of the formation and discharge of common contracts and e-contracts.
- Explain how the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) facilitates commercial sales and leases.
- Describe the legal requirements of businesses to protect the interests of consumers.
- Describe the rights and responsibilities of principals, agents and independent contractors in the business employment relationship.
- Identify the major provisions of laws that regulate the employment relationship.
- Compare the formation and characteristics of the major forms of business organization.
Class list
4 classes found
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Class Number: BUSADMIN 10102150-3 - Business Law
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Class Number: BUSADMIN 10102150-2 - Business Law
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Class Number: BUSADMIN 10102150-1 - Business Law
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Class Number: 10102150_2255_51124_01