Business Law (BLW)

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BLW 201 | LEGAL & ETHICAL ASPECTS IN THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT | 4 quarter hours

(Undergraduate)

Legal and Ethical Aspects in the Business Environment. Study of the nature and philosophy of law including ethical perspectives and fundamental concepts and legal principles of sales contracts, product liability, business organizations, and employment law including ethical and social responsibilities in the managerial process.

Sophomore standing is a prerequisite for this class.

BLW 202 | COMMERCIAL PAPER AND SALES | 4 quarter hours

(Undergraduate)

History of negotiable instruments and sales law from the days of the Law Merchant through Articles II and III of the Uniform Commercial Code; discussions of promissory notes, drafts, sales, bulk sales, and recent trends.

BLW 201 or ACC 370 is a prerequisite for this class.

BLW 203 | BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS | 4 quarter hours

(Undergraduate)

Types of business organizations; emphasis on Partnership and Corporation. Relations of parties to one another, and to third parties; comparisons between the two types and mechanics of forming and operating each.

BLW 201 or ACC 370 is a prerequisite for this class.

BLW 398 | SPECIAL TOPICS | 4 quarter hours

(Undergraduate)

Content and format of this course are variable. An in-depth study of current issues in legal studies. Subject matter and prerequisites will be indicated in class schedule.

BLW 201 is a prerequisite for this class.

BLW 399 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 1-4.5 quarter hours

(Undergraduate)

Independent Study. Available to students of demonstrated capability for intensive independent work in business law. (variable credit)

Junior standing with at least 88 cumulative units is a prerequisite for this class.

BLW 799 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 4 quarter hours

(Graduate)

Available to graduate students of demonstrated capability for intensive independent work in business law.