Business Law –

(3 credits)

This course examines, analyzes, and applies to the modern business environment the nature, formation and system of law in the United States.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Employment Law Government Regulation
- Distinguish between employees and independent contractors.
- Describe laws protecting intellectual property, environment, and consumer rights.
- Explain government regulation of employer-employee relationships.
- Describe the evolution of employment law.
Business Organizations
- Describe the formation and dissolution of a corporation.
- Explain the actions which may result in the piercing of the corporate veil.
- Differentiate business entities by their advantages and disadvantages.
Contracts and Commerce
- Differentiate between types of interests in property.
- Explain the application of the Uniform Commercial Code to commercial transactions.
- Describe the elements of a valid contract.
Torts
- Assess business situations for tort liability and defenses.
Legal Environment
- Describe the stages of a civil case.
- Evaluate the social responsibility of business practices.
- Explain the relationship between business and the legal environment.

The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.