Overview
Minor Area of Specialization in Business Law (People & Society)
The Business Law minor is flexible, permitting students to augment their studies with an appreciation of the role of law and ethics in global citizenship as well as in the student’s chosen corporate, creative, scientific, academic, professional, or personal endeavors. Non-Business students pursue the minor in Business Law by officially declaring the minor at their home school or college and by completing the coursework identified below. Interested students, before declaring the minor, should consult with an academic advisor in the School or College of their degree/major to determine if the minor in Business Law is acceptable. If so, neither advice nor consent from either the Office of Undergraduate Business Education or the Business Law Department is necessary.
Curriculum Requirements
Non-Business Students
The 12-credit-hour minor in Business Law for non-business students consists of the following (all courses must be completed within the current pre-requisite structure):
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| BUS 202 | Introduction to the Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| Choice Courses for the Minor | ||
| Select three courses (9 credit hours) from the following: | 9 | |
| Corporate Law | ||
| Legal and Social Aspects of Business Regulation | ||
| Introduction to Corporate Sustainability | ||
| Negotiation | ||
| Legal Aspects of Real Estate Transactions | ||
BSL 355 | ||
| The Law of Financial Transactions | ||
BSL 405 | ||
| International Business Law | ||
| Employment and Labor Law | ||
| Intellectual Property Law | ||
| Law and Technology | ||
| Law of Entrepreneurship | ||
| Business and Society | ||
| Health Care Law and Ethics | ||
| The Law of Risk | ||
| The Art and Science of Corporate Compliance | ||
| Special Topics in Business Law | ||
| Special Topics in Business Law | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
NOTE: All specific coursework for the minor in Business Law must be completed with a grade of "C-" or higher. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for all specific coursework taken in the minor area of specialization.
