Business Law: Fundamentals

LAW X 420

Examine the fundamental laws and key legal topics that are integral to operating a business in today's legal environment.

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Fall
Winter
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Starting at $855.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Understand fundamental tenets of contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code
  • Evaluate the protections and liabilities of different business organizations such as partnerships and corporations
  • Recognize grounds for business torts and property claims
  • Learn about bankruptcy, secured transactions, and government regulations as they affect business
  • Examine ethical and criminal implications of business actions

About this course:

This course explores the legal environment in which businesses operate and the critical interaction between business and the legal system. Students examine various areas of the law which are integral to the operation of business enterprises today. Topics include contracts, torts, agency, Uniform Commercial Code, bankruptcy and the different forms of business entities. Business owners, managers, accountants, paralegals and all those seeking to enrich their general understanding of the legal system can benefit from this course. Business Law: Fundementals also prepares students for the legal section of the CPA Exam.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Instructor: Sanjesh Sharma
400665
Fee:
$855.00
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Refund Deadline
No refunds after December 30, 2024
Course Requirements
Business Law: Text and Cases by Kenneth W. Clarkson, Roger LeRoy Miller

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