BSE 3540 - Business Law II

Institution:

North Park University

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Description:

Students gain a deeper understanding of the complexity of the laws and the legal system that governs our society. Students will also develop additional sensitivity to the various legal principles and the rules of law that guide businesses and nonprofit organizations. Every society makes and enforces laws that govern the conduct of individuals, businesses and other organizations that function within that society. Businesses that are organized in the United States are subject to its laws but are also subject to the laws of other countries in which they operate. Businesses organized in other countries are subject to to the laws of the United States when they are doing business in our country. Further, businesspersons have a duty to act ethically in the conduct of their business affairs, and businesses have a responsibility not to harm society. This course describes the fundamental legal principles of contracts for the sale of goods, intentional torts, negligence and strict liability, employment law, personal and real property, and the various forms of business organization common in the United States, as well as introduction to international business law.

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northpark.edu

Phone Number:

(773) 244-6200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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