BUS 243 - Legal Environment of Business

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Business

Description:

This course examines the contemporary legal environment as it relates to business. Among the topics covered are the origins of law and the legal system; ethics and social responsibility of business; contracts and non-contractual injury; agency relationships; governmental regulations of trusts, securities, employment and the environment; the Uniform Commercial Code; and international law affecting business. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe how our law is derived from common and statutory law, constitutional interpretation and administrative regulations; Identify the federal and state court systems, jurisdiction and functions; Discuss the ethical and social responsibility of business; Discuss contracts including the formulation, dissolution and remedies for breach; Examine non-contractual injury, including negligence, strict liability, intentional torts and business-related torts; Describe the agency relationship and other business organizations, such as partnerships and corporations; Discuss the government regulations of business as they pertain to antitrust, securities, employment and the environment; Examine the Uniform Commercial Code with special emphasis on sales, personal property, commercial paper and secured transactions; Identify current legislation and trends in international law.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BUS 100 and ENG 100

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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