Introduction to Business Law

Catalog description

This course introduces students to legal concepts and the thought processes that influence business relationships, decisions, and practices. Ethical issues will be explored along with how such issues can influence the law. The importance of both written and oral communication of legal issues will be emphasized. The legal system, contract law, the law concerning business organizations and civil wrongs and crimes related to business will be examined in the context of court decisions. The operation of regulatory agencies and their impact on business will be also examined.