MBA 521 Law and Governing the Modern Business

This course empowers non-lawyer decision makers with the insight to recognize and manage risk in a business environment using the tools of legal analysis. Students become familiar with the legal landscape, both inside and outside of the Courtroom and develop negotiation skills relevant to avoiding litigation. Students evaluate the concepts of risk management and mitigation and learn to become aware of potential areas of liability, risk, and avoiding possible litigation. Topics include structuring contracts and businesses, intellectual property, employee liability as well as a spotlight on specific issues in International Law related to Mexico, Canada, Vietnam, and China.   

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Develop a plan to mitigate risks for a business and address organizational needs.
3. Create law and legal concepts related to business operations.
4. Evaluate business situations for areas of risk and potential mitigation, applying legal analysis models.
5. Argue a legal position on ethical and legal issues related to employment.
6. Assess the effect of national and international governance on the conduct of business.
7. Explain the laws, policies and contracts that govern business operations domestically and internationally.