Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ICS-0042
Organization's ID:
BUS213
Organization:
Penn Foster College
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Self-paced (52 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Business Law
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce the legal environment of business. Topics covered include American court practice and procedure, alternative dispute resolutions, employment law, business organization and regulation, contract law, and agency relationships.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe different forms of business organization and their characteristics
  • Explain the law of agency and laws concerning employment
  • Explain the sources of law
  • Discuss the judicial process and alternative dispute resolution
  • Explain the elements of contracts and rules pertaining to contracts

General Topics:

  • Law and the judicial system
  • Business organizations
  • Contracts, part 1
  • Contracts, part 2
  • Agency and employment law
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
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