BUS-104: Business Law

Interactive Online Learning that Fits Your Schedule

Washington Technical Institute understands that you have a busy schedule and that you are looking for a school that will fit into your lifestyle. Our virtual classroom helps you fit your education into your life. Our synchronous sessions are designed to help provide additional instructor-led activities and interactions to help with some of the more complex topics. No need to worry, though…if you miss a session, they are all recorded! You can connect with your instructor on questions you have at any time. 

Check out the video below for a walkthrough of our learning management system!

Program Starts

This program starts every day which means you do not have to wait to get started on your education! 

Technology Requirements

Students will need to have access to the internet as well as a computer or Chromebook to complete this class. Using a tablet, or phone will not be possible for this program given the nature of the material.

Ask Our Student Student Services Staff About Special Tuition Options
Call Today 1-800-371-5581

Tuition Includes:

• 24/7 Access to WTI Interactive Online Classroom
• Hands-on Instruction by qualified attorney professors
• Audio Lectures (downloadable)
• Westlaw or Lois Law Training
• Lifetime Career Development Guidance
• No Interest Installment Plans

Total Tuition: $599

Available Payment Options & Financing

Full Payment: $599
Payment Plan: $299.50 over 2 payments

Certain restrictions apply for students who pay for tuition via a third party, such as WIA, Vocational Rehabilitation, MyCAA and other funding sources. Please see the Financial Assistance page for details and other information

BUS-104 examines the stages of starting a business while highlighting legal and strategic decisions. Students increase their legal literacy as they learn to choose the form of business entity, structure ownership, raise money, handle operational liabilities, practice strategic compliance, protect intellectual property, deal with creditors, go global, and go public. Students also examine such current issues as classifying workers as independent contractors or employees, cybersecurity, and provisions for "mini-IPOs."

Course Objectives:

Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:

• Understand the legal aspects to becoming an entrepreneur.
• Explain the importance of legal representation when operating a business.
• Understand the basics of incorporating, founders’ stock, and buy-sell agreements.
• Explain the major employment and civil rights legislation that affect businesses.
• Understand the complex legal implications of business contracts and leases.
• Learn about business operational liabilities, insurance, and compliance.
• Understand the implications of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy.

Contents:

1. Ch 1: Taking the Plunge
2. Ch 2: Leaving Your Employer
3. Ch 3: Selecting and Working with an Attorney
4. Ch 4: Deciding Whether to Incorporate
5. Ch 5: Structuring the Ownership
6. Ch 6: Forming and Working with the Board
7. Ch 7: Raising Money and Securities Regulation
8. Ch 8: Marshaling Human Resources
9. Ch 9: Contracts and Leases
10. Ch 10: E-Commerce Sale of Goods/Services
11. Ch 11: Operational Liabilities/Compliance
12. Ch 12: Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy
13. Ch 13: Venture Capital
14. Ch 14: Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw
15. Ch 15: Going Global
16. Ch 16: Buying and Selling a Business
17. Ch 17: Going Public

Grading Scale

A = 95-100%
B = 88-94.9%
C = 80-87.9%
D = 70-79.9%
F = Below 70%

Grade Weighting

Chapter Quizzes.................70%
Final Exam..........................30%