BGEN 235 - Business Law

Credit(s): 4

This course provides an introduction to law and its role in the business environment. The course will introduce the court system, litigation and arbitration, law of agency, contracts and torts, product liability, forms of domestic and international businesses and the related liabilities, employee rights, consumer protection, principles of antitrust and debtor/creditor relationships. Where appropriate, references to Montana law will be made. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Learning Outcomes

Recognize the relationship between business and its environment, including its legal, professional, and ethical responsibilities.
Demonstrate the ability to assess ethical issues when they arise in the business environment.
Describe basic legal concepts such as the court system, civil procedures, sources of law, procedural law, and legal terminology.
Explain the complexity of the legal system and its strengths and deficiencies in terms of providing guidance for business decisions and compensation for grievances.
Analyze and classify information and identify the relevant legal issues and predicted probable consequences of a particular situation, transaction, or event.
Identify tort law and its elements as applied to business situations.
Identify contract law and its elements as applied to business situations.
Identify property law and its elements as applied to business situations.