Students will examine the legal process and the legal environment within which business must operate, as well as the interrelationship of government and business. Students develop an understanding of the methods by which legal decisions are formulated as they affect both individual rights and business transactions.
Code
BA3075
Name
LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
College Level=Junior
Co-requisites
None
Equivalencies
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
BA (Business)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
2516
Last update with CAMS
Demonstrate a familiarity with the essential elements of American law and the legal issues and challenges involved in business and in particular, tort, contract, agency and corporate governance.
Focusing on the evolution of Jurisdiction and Tort law, develop a perspective on how the law adapts to social, economic, political and technological change.
Demonstrate students' capacity to work effectively in groups through team presentations.
Examine the interplay between ethics and law in business.
Obtain an appreciation for the growing importance of intellectual property law (patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets).
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | BA3075 | LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS |
| Fall 2021 | BA3075 | LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS |