Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
AICP-0054
Organization's ID:
CPCU 530 (AICP-0056)
Organization:
American Institute For Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters/The Institutes
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
10 weeks (40-60 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 business law
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the student with a broad understanding of business and insurance law and to enable the student to understand and apply principles and concepts of United States law that are relevant to the work of insurance and risk management professionals.

Learning Outcomes:

  • understand United States law
  • have a familiarity with contract law
  • have base knowledge of the application of contract law
  • have familiarity with commercial law
  • know tort law
  • understand agency law and its application
  • explain the basics of employment law
  • understand different types of business entities and what differentiates them

General Topics:

  • Introduction to U.S. law
  • Understanding contract law, part 1
  • Understanding contract law, part 2
  • Applying contract law
  • Examining commercial law
  • Examining property law
  • Evaluating tort law, part 1
  • Evaluating tort law, part 2
  • Understanding agency law
  • Applying agency law
  • Understanding employment law
  • Differentiating business entities
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials