Course Descriptions for the Finance and Economics Department

Legal Environment  
List of all courses and their descriptions
List of all courses, their descriptions and offerings in the schedule book

BLAW2000 - Law, Business, and Society

Spring 2024

This course introduces students to the legal system and the role it plays in the business world, specifically, and society in general. It emphasizes the complexity and interrelationship of legal, social, and ethical issues. Students acquire knowledge and understanding of the legal implications of business transactions. Specific areas studied include, the role of government, business ethics, the American legal system, contracts, business torts, debtor-creditor relationships, government regulations of business, business structure, consumer protection and legal and ethical issues related to the internet. 3 credits
3 Credits

BLAW3050 - Legal Environ Of Business II

Spring 2024

The purpose of the Legal Environment of Business II is to enable students to develop an understanding and knowledge of the law in the areas of sales, property, wills and estates, negotiable instruments, insurance, secured transactions, bankruptcy, agency and employment, business organizations, and emerging trends and issues. In addition, the course is designed to enable students to better comprehend the rules of conduct they can reasonably expect from others, as well as the conduct others may expect from them in various business situations.
Prerequisite: BLAW1050 3 Credits
3 Credits

BLAW3100 - Constitution/Curr Leg Iss Semr

Spring 2024

The course is designed to offer third and fourth year undergraduate students a forum in which to discuss current legal and societal issues confronting our democratic society. Students will be reading and analyzing Supreme Court cases which address these key issues and will be encouraged to formulate and defend well-reasoned opinions. Reading key cases will provide students with a historical perspective and an appreciation of the crucial role which the Supreme Court of the United States plays within our society. Topics may vary from section to section depending upon student and faculty interests. A seminar/discussion format will be used.
Prerequisites -- BLAW1050 and 60 credits. 3 Credits
3 Credits

PLAW1000 - Pre-Law Advisory

Spring 2024

This course will provide essential information and guidance to successfully navigate the application process for pursuing a law school education. 0 Credits
0 Credits

PLAW2000 - Pre-Law Advisory

Spring 2024

This course will provide essential information and guidance to successfully navigate the application process for pursuing a law school education. 0 Credits
0 Credits

PLAW3000 - Pre-Law Advisory

Spring 2024

This course will provide essential information and guidance to successfully navigate the application process for pursuing a law school education. 0 Credits
0 Credits

PLAW4000 - Pre-Law Advisory

Spring 2024

This course will provide essential information and guidance to successfully navigate the application process for pursuing a law school education. 0 Credits
0 Credits