BUS 303 - Business Law

The reach of the legal system has expanded to the point where virtually every aspect of business life is regulated with laws, many of them penal in nature. In this environment, risk management has become impossible without a working knowledge of the law. We will examine the laws that pertain to business, including those governing corporate formation, governance, and dissolution, commercial contract law, the Uniform Commercial Code, employment law, the products and services liability laws, securities laws, and the business tax codes Students will learn to recognize and manage potential legal issues before they become major problems. The course will use the dynamic case method of instruction, in which the practical requirements of the law will be learned through the study of real cases involving real businesses. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option. Course Typically Offered: Every year.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.

Credits: 3