BA 3880 Commercial Law
Course Description:
Commercial Law BA 3880 is a presentation of the Articles
of the Uniform Commercial Code regulating the establishment
of businesses. Sales, purchasing, negotiable instruments,
commercial paper, secured transactions and bankruptcy will be reviewed.
Textbook:
West's Business Law; Jentz-Miller. Thompson Learning.
Prerequisite:
Junior standing or departmental chair approval
Specific Concepts to Address:
- Function of commercial law and corresponding terminology
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Legal concepts pertaining to sales and purchasing,
public interest, problem prevention and solution
- Major court cases and statutes contributing to the development of commercial law
- Current trends
- Legal liabilities for management
Suggested Emphases:
- Distinguish commercial law from common law
- Legal implications for managers involved in sales, purchasing and banking
- Relationship between corporate social responsibility and law
Helpful Documentation:
- Current resume
- Job description for each management position held
- Recent performance evaluation with applicable signatures
- Letter from immediate supervisor documenting your legal involvement
- Documentation of formal training courses that have been completed (i.e. certificates)
