BUSN 2370 - Legal Environment of Business

3 sem hrs cr

This course is a study of the principles of the American legal system as they relate to the conduct of business in our society.

This course may include proctored exams which must be completed on campus or at an instructor approved proctoring center which may require additional costs to the student. Please consult your instructor for additional details.

  Formerly/Same As (Formerly BUS 2610)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

• Define morals and ethics and explain the importance of ethics to businesses and to society as a whole
• Discuss the primary sources of law in the United States and explain the process by which laws are enacted
• Provide an overview of judicial procedure, comparing and contrasting civil and criminal procedure
• Discuss the definition, objectives, and categories of criminal law as well various defenses to criminal liability
• Discuss negligence and intentional torts as related to business environments
• Provide an overview of contract law including the requirements for a valid contract
• Describe the issues associated with offers, acceptance, and mutual assent in contracts
• Discuss the requirement of valid consideration for a contract
• Discuss the issues surrounding the legal capacity to contract
• Describe the statute of torts and which contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
• Provide an overview of federal bankruptcy legislation
• Discuss significant employment laws and the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers
• Define personal property and discuss issues associated with obtaining and transferring title to personal property as well as the various forms of property ownership
• Discuss the legal issues involved in owning real property and the landlord/tenant relationship