Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

SOPH-0032

Organization's ID:

BusLaw1001

Organization:

SOPHIA Learning, LLC

Location:

Online

Length:

This is a self-paced course. Students have 60 days with 30 days extension (if needed) to complete

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Business Law, Business Administration, or Business Management

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to the fundamental aspects of law in business. Specifically, students will learn about the sources of law and methods of litigation in the United States; the laws governing corporations and other business entities; the bases of liability in contracts and torts; and the role of businesses in property, agency, and criminal law. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to examples of both real and fictional cases to illustrate the concepts in practice.

Learning Outcomes:

identify the various legal theories and sources of law in the United States
Identify the requirements for executing or voiding contracts
Distinguish between the types of torts that individuals and organizations may commit
Interpret the laws that govern the different types of intellectual property
Determine the role and appropriate application of criminal law in various scenarios
Recognize the structure and legal requirements of different business entities
Analyze the function and role of courts in the United States legal system
Evaluate business decisions through the lens of ethical theories and models
Determine the appropriate remedies in scenarios involving a breach of contract
Apply the theories of strict liability to examples of tortious conduct
Recognize the various types of property that can be legally owned in the United States
Analyze the roles, responsibilities, and liabilities of principals and agents