BUL 2131 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 credits

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the historical bases for the formation of both statutory and administrative laws and their impact upon the business community. This will be accomplished by including such topics as the structure of the American legal system, alternate dispute resolution, constitutional law, administrative law, criminal and civil liability, consumer protection, creditor's rights and bankruptcy, employment regulations, securities and antitrust regulations, intellectual property law, contracts, business organizations, environmental and property laws, ethics and the legal environment of international trade. 47 contact hours.

BUL 2241 BUSINESS LAW I 3 credits

This course is comprised of a study of the nature, classification and characteristics of law including the study of jurisdiction and functions of the court system, torts, crimes, government regulations of competition, environmental law, contracts, and sales of goods. 47 contact hours.

BUL 2242 BUSINESS LAW II 3 credits

This course is comprised of the study of principles of business organizations, negotiable commercial paper, secured transactions, insurance, bankruptcy, agency and employment, wills, estates, and trusts. 47 contact hours.

BUL 3310 ADVANCED LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 credits

Prerequisites: (BUL 2131 or BUL 2241 or equivalent) or (permission of the Dean) and admission to the College of Technology and Management BAS Programs. This course covers the nature, classification and characteristics of law including the study of jurisdiction and the functions of the court system as they affect the business environment. Topics include common law contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) including commercial paper and bank collections, business entities, agency, securities regulation, and intellectual property. 47 contact hours.

BUL 3320 ADVANCED BUSINESS LAW I 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUL 2241 or 2131 or equivalent or admission to the Business Technology Education BS program. This course covers the nature of legal and societal institutions and environments, and major aspects of public, private, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and related business law. 47 contact hours.

BUL 3322 LEGAL ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3 credits

This course gives the international business student an overview of the legal concepts affecting individuals and/or organizations that are involved in international business. The student will be exposed to a broad survey of legal issues businesses confront in the international market place. Specifically, the student will learn about the treaties giving rise to international law, differing legal regimes, international dispute resolution processes including principles of jurisdiction, differing governmental structures as they relate to commerce, global information systems regulations and international social issues affecting businesses and their operations. 47 contact hours.

BUL 3564 LEGAL ASPECTS OF MANAGING TECHNOLOGY 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUL 2241 or BUL 2131 or equivalent. This course gives the information technology management student an overview of the evolving legal issues involved in the business realm of cyberspace. Topics include jurisdiction, intellectual property, taxation, online contracting, privacy and free speech, civil and criminal liability. 47 contact hours.

BUL 3583 LEGAL ASPECTS OF SUSTAINABILITY 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUL 2241 or BUL 2131 and admission to the Sustainability Management BAS Program. This course is intended to provide an overview of concepts and laws within the area of sustainability and environmental law.  Topics covered include the history and foundations of sustainability and environmental law and the main laws and regulations surrounding sustainability and the protection of our environment. Topics covered will include the international and national impact of the Kyoto Protocol, environmental laws and regulations, emerging sustainability laws and regulations, affect of existing laws on the sustainability industry, and SEC industry regulations. 47 contact hours.