Business Law (BLAW)

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE LEGAL SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND SOCIETY. INCLUDES COVERAGE OF ETHICS, THE JUDICIAL PROCESS, BASICS OF CONTRACTS LAW, CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES, BUSINESS TORTS AND CRIMES, CREDITOR/DEBTOR RELATIONSHIPS, BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, INTERNATIONAL LAW, ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, AND VARIOUS ASPECTS OF REGULATION OF BUSINESS.

Prerequisite: BUSI 0011.

A STUDY OF THE LAWS THAT INFLUENCE EACH INDIVIDUAL IN THE CONDUCT OF PERSONAL LIFE AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS. INCLUDES SUCH TOPICS AS THE COURT AND LEGAL SYSTEM, FAMILY LAW, TORTS, PROPERTY LAW, INSURANCE, WILLS AND TRUSTS, CONTRACTS, AND OTHER AREAS OF CURRENT INTEREST.

DESIGNED AS A SECOND COURSE IN BUSINESS LAW FOR STUDENTS WHO DESIRE A MORE IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE. INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO TAKE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMS THAT CONTAIN A BUSINESS LAW COMPONENT ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE.

Prerequisite: (BLAW 3310).

A STUDY OF THE LAWS RELATING TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN TODAY'S BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. COVERS DISCRIMINATION, LABOR LAW, RETIREMENT REGULATIONS, SAFETY ISSUES AND EMPLOYEE/MANAGEMENT TOPICS. EMPHASIS ON CURRENT ISSUES, CASES AND LEGISLATION. MAY BE USED AS A MANAGEMENT MAJOR ELECTIVE OR BUSINESS ELECTIVE.

SELECTED TOPICS FOR SPECIAL STUDY RELATED TO LAWS IMPACTING BUSINESS, ORGANIZATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES. MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT WHEN TOPICS VARY.

INDIVIDUAL SUPERVISED STUDY AND A FINAL REPORT.