Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

CFTA-0010

Organization:

Center for Financial Training

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

11 weeks (57.5 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Business Law or Business Administration

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students into the interaction of businesses and the law, while providing important theories and conceptual models for analyzing, understanding, and applying law and banking principles. The course provides a summary of the U.S. legal system and numerous other substantive areas of business law concepts, which have universal applicability.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the various sources of law and the U.S. justice system, as well as Alternative Dispute Resolution
Discuss the legal issues related to practical banking applications, such as negotiable instruments, the concept of holder in due course, and the check clearing process
Identify the substantive issues and foundational aspects of secured transactions, bankruptcy law, consumer law, environmental law and agency law
Recognize issues with regard to emerging e-commerce laws and regulations