BUSI2301

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Business Law

Course Description

(3-3-0) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. The course provides the student with foundational information about the U.S. legal system and dispute resolution, and their impact on business. The major content areas will include general principles of law, the relationship of business and the U.S. Constitution, state and federal legal systems, the relationship between law and ethics, contracts, sales, torts, agency law, intellectual property, and business law in the global context.

Academic Level

Undergraduate Credit

CIP Code

52.0101 - Business/Commerce, General

Course Type (Attributes)

General Academic (ACGM) (ACGM)

Locations

Athens (01), Online (06), Texas Dept of Corrections (05), Terrell Satellite (03), Palestine Satellite (02), Kaufman Workforce (04), Dual Credit - High School (09)

This is a Coursedog only field and is not integrated with the SIS.

Objective

Describe the origins and structure of the U.S. legal system.

Objective

Describe the relationship of ethics and law in business.

Objective

Define relevant legal terms in business.

Objective

Explain basic principles of law that apply to business and business transactions.

Objective

Describe business law in the global context.

Objective

Describe current law, rules, and regulations related to settling business disputes.