Business Law

The law of agency, partnerships and corporations; personal property; the Uniform Commercial Code sections dealing with secured transactions and negotiable instruments; moral and ethical dimensions; comparison with other legal systems.

Contemporary issues and topics which affect the legal environment of business.

The nature, sources, functions and practical applications of International Law, approached from a perspective of the individual, governments, and business entities. Emphasis on the "rules" that govern doing business globally and resolving disputes.

Provide a survey of the current employment laws in the United States, covering issues as hiring, job security, compensation, benefits, safety and health, employer rights, employee rights, privacy rights, collective bargaining, and employment discrimination.

Examines several aspects of intellectual property law, including the nature of property, patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, as well as a brief look at regulation of private information

Elements for legal agreements; Uniform Commercial Code Article 2; moral and ethical dimensions; comparison with other legal systems.

Independent Study under faculty guidance in an area of student's special interest. Permission of Faculty and Department Chair.