Course

Business Law I - BUS211

Mount Wachusett Community College

Credits: 3

Subject Area(s): Business, Legal, Paralegal

Credential(s):

Description:

This course introduces and examines business transactions and issues with a major emphasis on contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code and historical foundation of the Common Law. Topics that will be examined in this course include; Constitutional Law, Intellectual Property, Tort Law, Consumer Protection, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Employment and Labor Law, Discrimination, immigration and the varied forms of business entities including, but not limited to, Sole Proprietorships, Corporations, LLC’s LLP’s and Partnerships. The focus of this course will be to provide a comprehensive examination of the laws regulating commercial activity and to help students acquire the knowledge and skills to conduct business legally and ethically in a dynamic world marketplace. Prerequisites: ENG 098, FYE 101, RDG 098, or placement.