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Business Law

Class Number: BUSADMIN 10102150-16 - Business Law
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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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

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

What will I learn?

  1. Describe the sources of law and methods used to resolve legal disputes within the U.S legal system.
  2. Distinguish between the legal and ethical responsibilities of individuals and businesses.
  3. Identify the characteristics of various types of torts and crimes.
  4. Identify legal protections for personal and business intellectual property.
  5. Describe the essential elements of the formation and discharge of common contracts and e-contracts.
  6. Explain how the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) facilitates commercial sales and leases.
  7. Describe the legal requirements of businesses to protect the interests of consumers.
  8. Describe the rights and responsibilities of principals, agents and independent contractors in the business employment relationship.
  9. Identify the major provisions of laws that regulate the employment relationship.
  10. Compare the formation and characteristics of the major forms of business organization.

Class Details

Class Number:
BUSADMIN 10102150-16 - Business Law
Date:
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Delivery:
Online
Term:
2026 Summer

Class Notes

This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using the internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see Online Classes.

Course Materials:

·         Digital materials will be available on Canvas by the first day of class.

·         The fee is included in your tuition statement as the “Digital Material Access Fee.”

·         You can optionally buy a print version of the textbook from the NWTC Bookstore.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
6/1/2026 - 7/31/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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