Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CFTA-0011
Organization:
Center for Financial Training
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
11 weeks (55 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Business Law or Administration
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to practical applications of business law concepts that are common to companies and consumers.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify concepts and application of laws affecting business, consumers and individuals
  • Explain the formation of contracts, and their enforceability, defenses and remedies for breach
  • Describe real and personal property and their applications to business
  • Outline the legal system and alternatives to it, such as Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Discuss wills, trusts and elder law issues.

General Topics:

  • An overview of the legal system
  • An overview of criminal law
  • The elements necessary to form a contract
  • The remedies available for breach of contract
  • Law governing legal entities such as partnerships and corporations
  • Wills and trusts
  • Real property concepts
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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Business Math
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Commercial Lending
(CFTA-0006)
Consumer Lending
(CFTA-0007)
Economics
(CFTA-0008)
Financial Accounting
(CFTA-0022)
Human Relations
(CFTA-0009)
Human Resource Management
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