BUS 309 Legal Aspects of Business

3 Credits

In this introductory course on law and the legal environment of management, students review the legal system as well as the rights and obligations of individuals. The concepts of common law, tort law, and statutory law are examined. Students learn administrative regulations as they apply them to business practice in areas such as personnel management, marketing, advertising, competitive strategies, and pricing. The legal responsibilities of the firm in regard to the environment and consumer protection are also studied.

Prerequisite(s): MGT 100

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