BUS 630G - Contracts and Regulation

This course introduces basic knowledge of the legal system, contract law, and government regulation of business. Included are topics giving a broad introduction to the law, the court systems, civil procedure, and constitutional law. In the area of governmental regulation, the areas of administrative law, antitrust, employment, and labor law are examined. In contract law, the basic elements of making a good contract are explained including the agreement, consideration, capacity, and legality. Also in the area of contract law, the course examines genuine assent, the types of contracts that have to be in writing, third party rights, and remedies when contracts are broken. The application of contract law focuses on government contracting. This course is not open to Business Administration BA/BS, Accounting BS, and Masters of Accounting majors.

Credits: 3
Note: This course is taught by the Truman Institute.