BUS 59502 - Business Law And Ethics

Business Law and Ethics examines a wide range of common law, statutory, and regulatory concepts that play key roles in well-reasoned business decision-making. This course intersects two related fields: the law related to business and commercial activities; and, business ethics. Topics to be emphasized include the following: the American legal system; contract formation and performance; the UCC and Sales of Goods law; business entities, from the proprietorship through the limited liability company (LLC); the role and duties of boards of directors; Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including key aspects of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration; agency law; intellectual property; employment discrimination and harassment law; business ethics frameworks and the application of ethics in personal and corporate decision-making.

Cr. 3.