The Business Law course introduces students to the legal foundations that shape and regulate the modern business environment. Using Business Law and the Regulation of Business, 14th Edition by Richard A. Mann and Barry S. Roberts, students will explore key areas of law including contracts, sales, ethics, torts, liability, constitutional principles, and administrative regulation.
The course emphasizes the relationship between legal frameworks and real-world business practices. Students will examine how civil and criminal law apply to organizations, how contracts are created and enforced, and how liability issues such as negligence and product responsibility affect companies of all sizes. By analyzing case examples and applying legal principles, learners gain practical skills for recognizing risks, ensuring compliance, and making ethical decisions.
Designed for aspiring managers, entrepreneurs, and business professionals, this course builds a strong foundation in legal terminology, processes, and reasoning. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to interpret and apply legal concepts to support decision-making in business, management, and accounting careers, as well as to pursue further study in business law and related fields.