ACCT 1100 - Business Law and Ethics
3 Credits
This course is an introductory course in the principles of law as they apply to citizens and business and emphasizes the importance of ethics in business. This course is intended to give students a basic knowledge of business law and the decisions required which affect how business is conducted. Focus is given to the sources of law, legal reasoning, legal procedures, torts, contracts and e-contracts, the sale of goods under the uniform Commercial Code, unfair competition, consumer protection sales and lease contracts, and negotiable instruments.
Learning Outcomes
Identify legal issues that arise in everyday business scenarios. Differentiate between negotiable and nonnegotiable instruments and describe banking responsibilities in business transactions. Knowledge of the sources of law and its business applications. Demonstrate knowledge of business law and ethical decision making. Recognize how the Uniform Commercial Code applies to sales and lease contracts. Understand the law of contracts.
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