ISI - BLAW 2650 - Legal Environment of Business
Course Description
Legal Environment of Business teaches law and its relationship to society; legal framework of business enterprises; court organization and operation; private property and contracts as basic concepts in a free enterprise system.
This course is an introductory survey course in American law. Emphasis is placed on business transactions of individuals and businesses. The course covers the legal environment of laws, types of business formations, contracts and business law, intellectual property, sales, agency and employment and legal liability of Accountants.
Students will be presented with a variety of legal topic ranging from criminal law to environmental law. Particular attention will be paid to the intersection between law and business; e.g. Contracts, employment law, confidentiality, etc.
Learner Outcomes
- Students will be introduced to and gain a basic understanding of the United States legal system; a person’s rights and responsibilities, basic legal terminology.
- Develop and improve critical thinking skills.
Required Course Materials
Law for Business, A. James Barnes, Terry Morehead Dworkin, Eric L Richards. McGraw Hill Education, 2015. 12th Edition (Students can shop around for the 12th edition and buy what best fits their budget).
REQUIRED: Internet access, Microsoft Word
Expected Course Timeline
Most ISI courses are designed so that students can complete them within 3 months to 1 year. If you are attempting to complete a course more quickly than this, please contact ISI to explore your options.
Sponsor Institution
Credits earned for this course are included in a University of Idaho transcript.
This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course
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COURSE NUMBER NOTICE
Beginning with the 2025-2026 Catalog year, the University of Idaho transitioned to 4-digit course numbers. As ISI works through this transition, you may continue to see 3-digit course numbers during this time. A crosswalk is available online.