Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
UPIS-0026
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
BUS 250
Organization:
UPI Study
Location:
Online
Length:
75 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Business Law
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of business law, equipping students with the legal and ethical knowledge needed to navigate business challenges effectively. Key areas of focus include the legal system, contract formation, torts, consumer protection, intellectual property, and employment law. Students explore alternative dispute resolution, corporate governance, workplace privacy, and ethical decision-making. By analyzing real-world scenarios, students gain practical insights into the application of business law in organizational settings.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply foundational legal principles (including contracts, torts, and regulatory frameworks) to analyze and resolve business-related legal issues.
  • Interpret legal documents and statutes with attention to legal continuity and the interrelationship between law and business practices.
  • Utilize advanced legal techniques, such as statutory interpretation, case law analysis, and legal writing, to support strategic decision-making in business operations.
  • Analyze tort law and ethical considerations in business contexts, evaluating risk management strategies and legal accountability.
  • Assess third-party rights and remedies in contractual agreements and evaluate available legal and equitable responses to contract breaches.
  • Interpret legal documents and statutes with attention to legal continuity and the interrelationship between law and business practices.

General Topics:

  • Introduction to Law and Legal Systems
  • The United States Court System
  • Litigation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • The Constitution
  • International Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Torts
  • Contracts
  • Employment Law and Anti-Discrimination Laws
  • Anti-Discrimination Laws
  • Agency and Business Organizations
  • Partnerships and Corporations
  • Antitrust Law and Consumer Law
  • Workplace Privacy and Property
  • Intellectual Property and Bankruptcy
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies