Business Law (BLAW)
Prerequisites: For non-CoB students only; 2.5 cum gpa; Sophomore Standing. Credit toward the dgree cannot be earned in BLAW 300 and any of the following: BLAW 371, BLAW 371H, BLAW 372, BLAW 372H
Credit towards the degree cannot be earned in both BLAW 300 and BLAW 371 and/or BLAW 372. Letter grade only.
Description: This course examines the business organization in relationship to government, employee groups and the community. A major theme in the course is the social responsibility of business. Topics of study include ethics, environmental issues, employee rights, government regulation, global management and the U.S. political system as it affects business decision making.
Prerequisites: Soph standing;2.5 GPA;Bus. Qual.(MATH104,106,107or208;BSAD220;ACCT201&202;ECON211&212;ECON215 or equiv)Prereqs differ for RAIKES,ACTS&ABUS majors-see bulletin for exceptions.Credit toward degree cannot be earned in BLAW300 & any of:BLAW371,371H,372,372H
Credit toward the degree cannot be earned in both BLAW 300 and either of BLAW 371/BLAW 371H or BLAW 372.
Description: Law as it relates to the business transaction. Torts, contracts, sales, and related topics in the political and economics environment in which business functions and consideration of social and ethical issues creating pressure for change.
Prerequisites: Soph standing;2.5 GPA;Bus. Qual.(MATH104,106,107 or 208;BSAD220;ACCT201&202;ECON211&212;ECON215 or equiv)Prereqs differ for RAIKES,ACTS&ABUS mjrs-see bulletin for exceptions. Credit toward degree cannot be earned in BLAW300 & any of:BLAW371,371H,372,372H
Open only to CoB Honors Academy students in good standing or by permission. Cannot be taken Pass/No Pass. Credit toward the degree cannot be earned in both BLAW 300 and either of BLAW 371/ BLAW 371H or BLAW 372.
Description: Law as it relates to the business transaction. Torts, contracts, sales, and related topics in the political and economics environment in which business functions and consideration of social and ethical issues creating pressure for change.
Prerequisites: Soph standing;2.5 GPA;Bus. Qual.(MATH104,106,107 or 208;BSAD220;ACCT201&202;ECON211&212;ECON215 or equiv) Prereqs differ for RAIKES,ACTS&ABUS mjrs-see bulletin for exceptions.Credit toward degree cannot be earned in BLAW300 & any of:BLAW371,371H,372,372H
Cannot be taken Pass/No Pass. Credit toward the degree cannot be earned in both BLAW 300 and either of BLAW 371/BLAW 371H or BLAW 372.
Description: Basic legal principles needed to recognize the relevant issues and the legal implications of business situations. Application of the principles of law to accounting and auditing. Political, social, and ethical implications. Property and contracts.
Prerequisites: Soph standing;2.5 GPA;Bus. Qual.(MATH104 or 106 or 107 or 208;BSAD220;ACCT201&202;ECON211&212;ECON215 or equiv) Open only to NE Business Hons Academy students or by permission. Crdt toward degree cannot be earned in BLAW300&any of:BLAW371,371H,372,372H
Credit toward the degree cannot be earned in both BLAW 300 and either of BLAW 371/BLAW 371H or BLAW 372/BLAW 372H.
Description: Basic legal principles needed to recognize the relevant issues and the legal implications of business situations. Application of the principles of law to accounting and auditing. Political, social, and ethical implications. Property and contracts.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA.
Description: An examination of the continuing influence of the common law on the resolution of contemporary legal issues. Considers the common law in the context of law created by other law-making institutions. Reviews the law of torts, contracts, and property and explores how traditional doctrines have evolved to govern current social problems, with emphasis on issues impacting business activity.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA.
Description: Examines civil and criminal justice system and key legal concepts that frame the operations of these systems, including jurisdiction and venue, civil and criminal case progression, structure and function of key legal documents, discovery and evidence, civil appeals process, components of criminal responsibility criminal defenses, search and seizure, the privilege against self-incrimination, sentencing issues, and the post-conviction process. Examines issues that arise in business settings.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA.
Description: Examines relationships between corporate governance, risk and compliance. Identification and discussion of common features of compliance programs and specific regulations affecting corporate compliance. Discussion of the role of risk assessment and ethical considerations.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA.
Description: Introduction to legislation, the structure of the U.S. government, the sources of governmental policy, and the various factors that influence policy and related regulations. Examines considerations that go into legislative and administrative policymaking and how businesses can play a role in shaping legislative and administrative agendas. Analyzes complex language through the art of statutory interpretation.