BUS 44201 - 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 organizational decision-making.

Preparation for Course
P: BUS 20300 with a grade of C- or better.

Cr. 3.
Notes
Enrollment in business (BUS) courses numbered 30100 and above is restricted to students who meet established criteria: business majors who have met the pre-business requirements and been admitted into one of the business majors; or students that have declared other pre-approved programs or minors which require particular business courses, and completed all course prerequisites; or students that have obtained written permission from the department through which the course is offered.
Student Learning Outcomes