Courses

A survey of business which includes an evaluation of the social and economic environment in which it operates, followed by a look at business organization, management, finance, accounting, production, marketing, insurance, law, and data processing. Designed to serve three groups of students--those majoring in other departments who would like to develop a broad understanding of business through a single course; those who are undecided about a major and would like to explore business as a possibility; and those freshmen planning a major in some area of business who would like a broad understanding of business in order to make a specific selection of their major. A declared major in the College of Business who has accumulated more than 30 semester hours of credit at the time of enrollment in the course will not receive credit for the course.

A variable content course with topics that can change from semester to semester. Topics are identified by title in the class schedule. Examples are: Personal Budgeting, Residential Home Construction, Insurance for the Family, Personal Credit Management, and Business Ethics. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

History of business; contributions of individuals and companies in evolution of modern business principles and practices.

This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in business to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office. May be repeated.

Study and application of business within the community. Topics include: planning and management of organizations from the viewpoint of education, community, and business; development of new business; organizational structure; interpersonal skills; funding and allocation resources of private, public and non-profit organizations. Allows for direct contact with local community leaders in education and business as well as opportunity to develop individual skills. Group dynamics and individual initiative are emphasized. May be available with BUS 305 Service Learning option. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

Offered in conjunction with an international Education Abroad program, this course consists of three parts; 1. Background research and discussion on selected companies and institutions in one or more international locations to be visited. This will address the economic, political, global, historical, social, ethical and cultural environment in which they function. 2. A visit, typically of seven days or longer, to the international destination(s) to explore the culture and visit companies, institutions, and cultural icons. 3. A final written project and discussion of the experience. The course involves research, written and oral reporting, and presentations. Group interaction based upon trust, respect, and integrity are required.

The opportunity to earn academic credit in a planned learning process that integrates academic training with a supervised work experience. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

Offered in conjunction with a domestic field experience through the Office of Education Abroad, this course consists of three parts; 1. Background research and discussion on selected companies and institutions in one or more U.S. financial center(s) (e.g. New York City) to be visited. This will address the economic, political, global, historical, social, ethical and cultural environment in which they function. 2. A visit, typically of seven days or longer, to the destination(s) to explore the culture and visit companies, institutions, and cultural icons. 3. A final written project and discussion of the experience. The course involves research, written and oral reporting, and presentations. Group interaction based upon trust, respect, and integrity are required.

A variable content course with topics that can change from semester to semester. Topics are identified by title in the schedule of classes. Examples include: Employment Discrimination Law, Tax Planning for Real Estate Investments, and special courses in Insurance. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

Opportunity to obtain practical understanding and professional growth through appropriate work experience with a cooperating business entity. Employment details and academic expectations must be instructor and company-approved prior to enrollment. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

A study of e-business and online entrepreneurship from an applied, best practices point of view. Classroom visits by online entrepreneurs provide unique, real-world insights into the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges of doing business over the internet. May be taught concurrently with BUS 610. Cannot receive credit for both BUS 510 and BUS 610.

A practical, skills-based study of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration from the business manager's perspective. This hands-on course is designed to develop the skills necessary to enable the business manager to effectively participate in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration as alternatives to litigation for resolving business disputes. Identical with LAW 550. May be taught concurrently with BUS 650. Cannot receive credit for more than one of BUS 550, BUS 650, LAW 550, or LAW 650.

An exploration of business principles and their application. Designed for graduate students who do not have an undergraduate degree in business. This course may not be counted in the hours required for a College of Business undergraduate or graduate degree.

A study of e-business and online entrepreneurship from an applied, best practices point of view. Classroom visits by online entrepreneurs provide unique, real-world insights into the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges of doing business over the internet. May be taught concurrently with BUS 510. Cannot receive credit for both BUS 510 and BUS 610.

A practical, skills-based study of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration from the business manager's perspective. This hands-on course is designed to develop the skills necessary to enable the business manager to effectively participate in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration as alternatives to litigation for resolving business disputes. Identical with LAW 650. May be taught concurrently with BUS 550. Cannot receive credit for more than one of BUS 550, BUS 650, LAW 550, or LAW 650.

A variable topics course focusing on contemporary issues in business. The course will include a significant writing/research project and presentation.

Offered in conjunction with an international Education Abroad program, this course consists of three parts; 1. Background research and discussion on selected companies and institutions in one or more international locations to be visited. This will address the economic, political, global, historical, social, ethical and cultural environment in which they function. 2. A visit, typically of seven days or longer, to the international destination(s) to explore the culture and visit companies, institutions, and cultural icons. 3. A final written project and discussion of the experience. The course involves research, written and oral reporting, and presentations with graduate level proficiency. Group interactions based upon trust, respect, and integrity are required.

Offered in conjunction with a domestic field experience program through the Office of Education Abroad, this course consists of three parts; 1. Background research and discussion on selected companies and institutions in one or more major U.S. financial center(s) (e.g. New York City) to be visited. This will address the economic, political, global, historical, social, ethical and cultural environment in which they function. 2. A visit, typically of seven days or longer, to the international destination(s) to explore the culture and visit companies, institutions, and cultural icons. 3. A final written project and discussion of the experience. The course involves research, written and oral reporting, and presentations with graduate level proficiency. Group interactions based upon trust, respect, and integrity are required.

A study of personal finance topics from the consumer and societal perspectives. Topics include the preparation and interpretation of personal financial statements and budgets, the time value of money, personal saving, financial market and investment fundamentals, the effective use of consumer credit, personal bankruptcy, insurance principles, automotive and housing decisions, principles of personal taxation, and retirement planning. This course will provide students with the concepts and critical thinking skills to understand the effects of financial decisions on individuals, families, and society.

An introduction to the study of real estate. Topics covered include legal aspects of real property, real estate financing, appraisal, brokerage, land-use control, property management, and investing in real estate.

Comprehensive study of various funding sources for not-for-profit organizations. Explores relationships with umbrella organizations, techniques of fundraising, government funding, grantsmanship, budget control and accountability.

This course introduces students to the nuances of financing the small business. Topics include basic forecasting, leverage, break-even analysis, managing working capital, and preparation of financial statements for a business plan.

An introduction to the study of real estate appraisal. Topics covered include data collection and analysis, neighborhood and regional analysis, land and building function and description, highest and best use analysis, land valuation and improved property valuation.

Rights and interests in land; evidence of title; co-ownership; contracts for sale of land; deeds; wills and descent; mortgages; liens; landlord and tenant; restrictions; zoning; brokers. Identical with LAW 368. May no receive credit for both FIN 368 and LAW 368.

This course introduces the development process through its four major phases: concept, land acquisition, construction, and sales. Topics covered include project selection, debt and equity funding (obtainable from individual, institutional, and governmental sources), regulatory approval, environmental impact, and marketing.

An introduction to topics in corporate financial management, including financial markets, time value of money, asset valuation, risk and return, financial analysis and forecasting, capital budgeting, sources, and costs of capital.

Introductory analysis and planning for financial goals and problems of individuals and families utilizing the financial planning process. Topics include financial planner ethics, client communication, household financial statements/budgets, cash/credit management, income taxes, housing, risk management, saving/investment, education finance, and estate planning.

An overview of the organization and operation of major financial markets and intermediaries. Introduction to basic types of investments and tools used in the investment planning and decision-making process. Concurrent enrollment with FIN 380 is encouraged.

An in-depth study of corporate financial management concepts, including risk and return, valuation, financial analysis and forecasting, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, working capital, leasing, and global finance. The course utilizes electronic spreadsheets as a tool to enhance the quality of financial decisions.

Offered in conjunction with an international Education Abroad program, this course consists of three parts; 1. Background research and discussion on selected companies and institutions in one or more international locations to be visited. This will focus primarily on financial aspects of companies and institutions, but will also address the economic, political, global, historical, social, ethical, and cultural environment in which they function. 2. A visit, typically of seven days or longer, to the international destination(s) to explore the culture and visit companies, institutions, and cultural icons. 3. A final written project and discussion of the experience. The course involves research, written and oral reporting and presentations. Group interaction based upon trust, respect, and integrity are required.

Offered in conjunction with a domestic field experience through the Office of Education Abroad, the course consists of three parts; 1. Background research and discussion of selected companies and institutions of one or more major U.S. financial center(s) (e.g. New York) and the economic, political, international, historical, social, ethical, and cultural environment in which they function. 2. A visit of approximately seven days' duration to the financial center(s) to visit selected companies, financial markets, and cultural icons. 3. A final written project and group discussion of the experience. The course involves extensive research, written and oral reporting, and group interaction based upon trust, respect and integrity.

Application of the concepts and techniques of finance to solve financial management problems faced by contemporary companies. The course emphasizes the development of financial decision-making skills through in-depth case analysis.

A survey of investment principles, investment environments, security valuation, and financial markets.

An extension of FIN 485, Investments, including an in-depth study of security analysis, investment strategy, portfolio theory, risk analysis, and management.

A variable content course. Opportunity to obtain practical understanding and professional growth through appropriate finance-related work experience at a cooperating financial institution, regulatory agency, etc., or in the finance area of a complex business entity. Employment details and academic expectations must be instructor and company-approved prior to enrollment. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours.

Planned readings designed to intensify and supplement the area of finance.

Estate planning process; estate distribution probate, wills, trusts, gifts, life insurance; taxes incidental to an estate; administration of estates and trusts; analysis and selection of devices for lifetime and testamentary transfers of property. Identical with RMI 538. May be taught concurrently with FIN 638. Cannot receive credit for more than one of FIN 538, FIN 638, RMI 538, or RMI 638.

This course provides an overview of the emerging field of Fintech. As a relatively new field, the world of Fintech is constantly (and rapidly) evolving. The course will cover the history of Fintech, and focus primarily on how Fintech has disrupted two areas of traditional finance: 1) financial intermediation, and 2) investment management. May be taught concurrently with FIN 670. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 570 and FIN 670.

A case-oriented study of comprehensive financial planning for client families. This course integrates prior knowledge of financial planning principles and practice, investments, insurance, law, tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. Advanced topics in these subjects are also presented. The financial planning process, standards of professional practice, and planner ethics are emphasized. May be taught concurrently with FIN 681. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 581 and FIN 681.

This course is designed to survey how the key concepts of business finance can be applied in the context of a multinational firm. Topics include: the nature and functioning of the foreign exchange market, parity conditions, foreign exchange risk management, and international investment and financing decisions. May be taught concurrently with FIN 682. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 582 and FIN 682.

An introduction to the study of international financial statement analysis emphasizing the financial statement analysis portion of the common body of knowledge from the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program. May be taught concurrently with FIN 686. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 586 and FIN 686.

A study of the theory and practice of managing depository and non-depository financial institutions. The principal focus is asset and liability management, especially with respect to the risks associated with establishing the ideal balance between the two. Such risks include interest rate, liquidity, credit, foreign exchange and capital risk. The use of money and credit markets, as well as derivative securities to minimize risk as well as to achieve strategic financial objectives is stressed. Management implications of current developments in the interaction between financial institutions and markets are discussed. May be taught concurrently with FIN 689. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 589 and FIN 689.

Research issues and problems growing from special areas of a student's interest which may require additional depth or breadth of study. Student's proposal and outline of study must be approved prior to enrolling. May be taught concurrently with FIN 697. Cannot receive credit for more than six hours of FIN 596 and FIN 697 combined.

An introduction to finance industry research tools and the use of those tools to conduct in-depth security analysis and portfolio management. The course emphasizes more advanced security analysis and portfolio management techniques, aided by the use of industry accepted research tools. May be taught concurrently with FIN 698. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 598 and FIN 698.

The professor and student will devise a study plan, based upon the CFA Institute's Common Body of Knowledge, that will best-prepare the student to pass the CFA Level I Exam in June of the current year. May be taught concurrently with FIN 699. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 599 and FIN 699.

Comprehensive study of the finance function in the business enterprise, including financial analysis-planning-forecasting, capital budgeting, leasing, working capital management, capital structure, dividend policy, and multinational finance. Designed for graduate students who have not had an undergraduate course in financial management in the last five years. This course will not be counted in the hours required for a College of Business undergraduate or graduate degree.

Estate planning process; estate distribution, probate, wills, trusts, gifts, life insurance; taxes incidental to an estate; administration of estates and trusts; analysis and selection of devices for lifetime and testamentary transfers of property. Identical with RMI 638. May be taught concurrently with FIN 538. Cannot receive credit for more than one of FIN 538, FIN 638, RMI 538, or RMI 638.

This course provides an overview of the emerging field of Fintech. As a relatively new field, the world of Fintech is constantly (and rapidly) evolving. The course will cover the history of Fintech, and focus primarily on how Fintech has disrupted two areas of traditional finance: 1) financial intermediation, and 2) investment management. May be taught concurrently with FIN 570. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 570 and FIN 670.

A case-oriented study of comprehensive financial planning for client families. This course integrates prior knowledge of financial planning principles and practice, investments, insurance, law, tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. Advanced topics in these subjects are also presented. The financial planning process, standards of professional practice, and planner ethics are emphasized. May be taught concurrently with FIN 581. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 581 and FIN 681.

This course is designed to survey how the key concepts of business finance can be applied in the context of a multinational firm. Topics include: the nature and functioning of the foreign exchange market, parity conditions, foreign exchange risk management, and international investment and financing decisions. May be taught concurrently with FIN 582. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 582 and FIN 682.

An introduction to the study of international financial statement analysis emphasizing the financial statement analysis portion of the common body of knowledge from the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program. May be taught concurrently with FIN 586. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 586 and FIN 686.

A study of the theory and practice of managing depository and non-depository financial institutions. The principal focus is asset and liability management, especially with respect to the risks associated with establishing the ideal balance between the two. Such risks include interest rate, liquidity, credit, foreign exchange and capital risk. The use of money and credit markets, as well as derivative securities to minimize risk as well as to achieve strategic financial objectives is stressed. Management implications of current developments in the interaction between financial institutions and markets are discussed. May be taught concurrently with FIN 589. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 589 and FIN 689.

Research issues and problems growing from special areas of a student's interest which may require additional depth or breadth of study. Student's proposal and outline of study must be approved prior to enrolling. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with FIN 596. Cannot receive credit for more than six hours of FIN 596 and FIN 697 combined.

An introduction to finance industry research tools and the use of those tools to conduct in-depth security analysis and portfolio management. The course emphasizes more advanced security analysis and portfolio management techniques, aided by the use of industry accepted research tools. May be taught concurrently with FIN 598. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 598 and FIN 698.

The professor and student will devise a study plan, based upon the CFA Institute's Common Body of Knowledge, that will best-prepare the student to pass the CFA Level I Exam in June of the current year. May be taught concurrently with FIN 599. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 599 and FIN 699.

An advanced study of the theory and practice of corporate financial management, including financial analysis and forecasting, working capital, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, and valuation. The course utilizes cases to emphasize both theory and technology in supporting sound financial decision-making.

A study of investment theory and practice. Topics include portfolio theory, equilibrium in capital markets, equity and fixed income security analysis, derivatives (options, futures, swaps), portfolio management and strategies.

A study of the fundamentals, pricing, and trading strategies of options, forwards, futures and swaps. Emphasis is placed on the modeling tools most widely used for calculating their prices and related hedging parameters. The course includes an exploration of current/relevant literature concerning market mechanics, participants, and government regulation. Each student will participate in the preparation of a significant team project and presentation.

An introduction to fundamental financial management concepts and skills necessary for managers at a variety of levels in healthcare organizations. The course provides an overview of financial management and how the finance function is organized in healthcare organizations. Topics covered include: time value of money, risk and return, asset valuation, capital budgeting, financial analysis, costs of capital, and working capital management.

Critical evaluation and interpretation of research and literature in finance.

Offered in conjunction with an international Education Abroad program, this course consists of three parts; 1. Background research and discussion on selected companies and institutions in one or more international locations to be visited. This will focus primarily on financial aspects of companies and institutions, but will also address the economic, political, global, historical, social, ethical, and cultural environment in which they function. 2. A visit, typically of seven days or longer, to the international destination(s) to explore the culture and visit companies, institutions, and cultural icons. 3. A final written project and discussion of the experience. The course involves research, written and oral reporting and presentations with graduate-level proficiency. Group interaction based upon trust, respect, and integrity are required.

In consultation with the coordinating professor, the student is engaged in on-the-job experience with a business, organization, or other professional entity. A portfolio of assigned work shall be collected, examined and evaluated during the semester.

Offered in conjunction with an domestic field experience through the Office of Education Abroad, the course consists of three parts; 1. Background research and discussion of selected companies and institutions of one or more major U.S. financial center(s) (e.g. New York) and the economic, political, international, historical, social, ethical, and cultural environment in which they function. 2. A visit of approximately seven days' duration to the financial center(s) to visit selected companies, financial markets, and cultural icons. 3. A final written project and group discussion of the experience. The course involves extensive research, written and oral reporting, and group interaction based upon trust, respect and integrity.

In consultation with the advisor, student selects for intensive study a specific area of concern related to the student's program with emphasis on research.

The professor and student will devise a study plan, based upon the CFA Institute's Common Body of Knowledge, that will best-prepare the student to pass the CFA Level II Exam in June of the current year.

An introduction to the nature of risk and strategies for managing personal and enterprise risks. Analysis of insurance coverage including life, health, retirement, property, and liability and the use of insurance in the risk management process.

Decision making under uncertainty: Theory of personal and corporate risk management, risk premiums, and measures of risk.

Nature and types of life insurance and annuity contracts insuring human life values for business and personal purposes; principles underlying the calculation of life insurance and annuity premiums, reserves, nonforfeiture values and dividends; introduction of group life insurance, pensions, health, social insurance, settlement options, taxation as related to life insurance programming.

Analysis and application of risk and insurance principles to direct and consequential losses in fire, marine, inland marine, multiple-line coverages, liability, workers' compensation, fidelity, surety, and crime perils.

The study of group life and health insurance, retirement programs, Social Security, and other social insurance programs as devices to mitigate economic losses from death, disability, medical costs, retirement, and unemployment in relation to personal and business risk problems.

Offered in conjunction with an international Education Abroad program, this course consists of three parts; 1. Background research and discussion on selected companies and institutions in one or more major international locations to be visited. This will focus primarily on risk management and insurance aspects, but will also address the economic, political, global, historical, social, ethical, and cultural environment in which they function. 2. A visit, typically of seven days or longer, to the international destination(s) to explore the culture and visit companies, institutions, and cultural icons. 3. A final written project and discussion of the experience. The course involves research, written and oral reporting and presentations. Group interaction based upon trust, respect, and integrity are required.

Offered in conjunction with a domestic field experience through the Office of Education Abroad, this course consists of three parts; 1. Background research and discussion on selected companies and institutions in one or more major U.S. financial center(s) (e.g. New York City) to be visited. This will focus primarily on risk management and insurance aspects, but will also address the economic, political, global, historical, social, ethical, and cultural environment in which they function. 2. A visit, typically of seven days or longer, to the destination(s) to explore the culture and visit companies, institutions, and cultural icons. 3. A final written project and discussion of the experience. The course involves research, written and oral reporting and presentations. Group interaction based upon trust, respect, and integrity are required.

A variable content course to intensify and supplement the study of insurance, designed for students desiring to develop toward professional competence in property/casualty, risk management, life/health, employee benefits, financial services, and insurance-related areas. Course design may include independent study, readings, professional designation courses, and/or traditional classroom work. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

Identifying and analyzing the loss exposures. Developing alternative techniques for treating each exposure with emphasis on risk control and risk financing.

Opportunity to obtain practical understanding and professional growth through appropriate risk management/insurance-related work experience at a cooperating insurance firm, regulatory agency, etc., or in the risk management area of a complex business entity. Employment details and outline of study must be instructor and company-approved prior to enrollment. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

Actuarial and financial models of risk, statistical distributions, and simulations. Applications to operational, credit and market risks. May be taught concurrently with RMI 620. Cannot receive credit for both RMI 520 and RMI 620.

Insurance transfers including captives. Non-insurance transfers including derivative markets, asset backed and insurance linked securitizations. May be taught concurrently with RMI 630. Cannot receive credit for both RMI 530 and RMI 630.

Estate planning process; estate distribution, probate, wills, trusts, gifts, life insurance; taxes incidental to an estate; administration of estates and trusts; analysis and selection of devices for lifetime and testamentary transfers of property. Identical with FIN 538. May be taught concurrently with RMI 638. Cannot receive credit for more than one of FIN 538, FIN 638, RMI 538, or RMI 638.

Actuarial and financial models of risk, statistical distributions, and simulations. Applications to operational, credit and market risks. May be taught concurrently with RMI 520. Cannot receive credit for both RMI 520 and RMI 620.

Insurance transfers including captives. Non-insurance transfers including derivative markets, asset backed and insurance linked securitizations. May be taught concurrently with RMI 530. Cannot receive credit for both RMI 530 and RMI 630.

Estate planning process; estate distribution, probate, wills, trusts, gifts, life insurance; taxes incidental to an estate; administration of estates and trusts; analysis and selection of devices for lifetime and testamentary transfers of property. Identical with FIN 638. May be taught concurrently with RMI 538. Cannot receive credit for more than one of FIN 538, FIN 638, RMI 538, or RMI 638.

Focus on the advanced study of risk management and insurance incorporating both theory and practice.

Offered in conjunction with an international Education Abroad program, this course consists of three parts; 1. Background research and discussion on selected companies and institutions in one or more international locations to be visited. This will focus primarily on risk management and insurance aspects, but will also address the economic, political, global, historical, social, ethical, and cultural environment in which they function. 2. A visit, typically of seven days or longer, to the international destination(s) to explore the culture and visit companies, institutions, and cultural icons. 3. A final written project and discussion of the experience. The course involves research, written and oral reporting and presentations with graduate-level proficiency. Group interaction based upon trust, respect, and integrity are required.

Offered in conjunction with a domestic field experience program through the Office of Education Abroad, this course consists of three parts; 1. Background research and discussion on selected companies and institutions in one or more major U.S. financial center(s) (e.g. New York City) to be visited. This will focus primarily on risk management and insurance aspects, but will also address the economic, political, global, historical, social, ethical, and cultural environment in which they function. 2. A visit, typically of seven days or longer, to the destination(s) to explore the culture and visit companies, institutions, and cultural icons. 3. A final written project and discussion of the experience. The course involves research, written and oral reporting and presentations with graduate-level proficiency. Group interaction based upon trust, respect, and integrity are required.

Ethical and legal issues in the domestic and international regulatory environment of business. Foundations of legal reasoning, case analysis, legal dispute resolution and reporting, court systems and sources of law. Substantive areas of torts, contracts, sales, products liability and consumer rights and remedies. Contemporary legal issues explored in such areas as: regulation of environmental practices, deceptive advertising, debt collection, employment, anti-trust and computer law.

Legal aspects of financial transactions. The rules of law governing financial transactions in today's business and personal affairs. Topical areas include commercial paper, secured transactions, and bankruptcy.

Legal alternatives in the structuring of the business enterprise and its relationship with employees. Topical areas include personal property, bailments, real property, leaseholds, intellectual property rights, franchises, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, LLC's, agency and employment law. Cannot receive credit for both LAW 335 and LAW 532.

Use of primary and secondary legal sources and indexes are examined, including state and federal statutes, government regulations, cases, Shepard's, Missouri Practice series, law reviews and legal encyclopedias; types of legal writing are introduced; research techniques are applied to case analysis and legal writing.

Rights and interests in land; evidence of title; co-ownership; contracts for sale of land; deeds; wills and descent; mortgages; liens; landlord and tenant; restrictions; zoning; brokers. Identical with FIN 368. Cannot receive credit for both LAW 368 and FIN 368.

Legal, regulatory, and ethical issues related to employer-employee relationship, including employment-at-will doctrine, discrimination and union contracts. May be taught concurrently with LAW 631. Cannot receive credit for both LAW 531 and LAW 631.

Agency and employment responsibilities and liabilities facing new and traditional forms of business organizations are compared, along with selected tax and security regulation issues. Personal and real property concepts are examined, along with environmental exposure issues. Selected contract and UCC concepts are reviewed. Issue recognition, problem analysis approach and testing mechanisms are especially appropriate for individuals taking the CPA or other professional exams. Cannot receive credit for both LAW 532 and LAW 335. May be taught concurrently with LAW 632. Cannot receive credit for both LAW 532 and LAW 632.

Laws and government environmental regulation of air, water and soil quality, energy resources, solid and toxic waste disposal, storage tanks, toxic torts, labeling of toxic substances, recycling; ethical, public policy and international implications such regulations pose for business practices, natural resource utilization, health quality and biodiversity. May be taught concurrently with LAW 637. Cannot receive credit for both LAW 537 and LAW 637.

Legal and ethical issues associated with doing business in a global economy. Difference in approach to contracting and merchandising; product standards, protection and liability; trade barriers and regulation of business practices. May be taught concurrently with LAW 639. Cannot receive credit for both LAW 539 and LAW 639.

A practical, skills-based study of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration from the business manager's perspective. This hands-on course is designed to develop the skills necessary to enable the business manager to effectively participate in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration as alternatives to litigation for resolving business disputes. Identical with BUS 550. May be taught concurrently with LAW 650. Cannot receive credit for more than one of BUS 550, BUS 650, LAW 550, or LAW 650.

Contemporary legal and ethical issues encountered by business managers will be discussed, including issues related to torts, vicarious liability, products liability issues; formation and enforcement of contracts and sale of goods; regulatory environment affecting employment practices/discrimination, product advertising and environmental responsibility; economic development issues associated with environmental sustainability, property rights, constitutional law and city planning. Agency liabilities and fiduciary responsibilities of agents and managers in business organizations will be examined. An overview of the court system and legal dispute resolution mechanisms will be integrated. This course is primarily intended for MBA students who do not have equivalent undergraduate business law coursework, and this course will not be counted in the hours required for a College of Business graduate degree.

Legal, regulatory, and ethical issues related to employer-employee relationship, including employment-at-will doctrine, discrimination and union contracts. May be taught concurrently with LAW 531. Cannot receive credit for both LAW 531 and LAW 631.

Agency and employment responsibilities and liabilities facing new and traditional forms of business organizations are compared, along with selected tax and security regulation issues. Personal and real property concepts are examined, along with environmental exposure issues. Selected contract and UCC concepts are reviewed. Issue recognition, problem analysis approach and testing mechanisms are especially appropriate for individuals taking the CPA or other professional exams. May be taught concurrently with LAW 532. Cannot receive credit for both LAW 532 and LAW 632.

Laws and government environmental regulation of air, water and soil quality, energy resources, solid and toxic waste disposal, storage tanks, toxic torts, labeling of toxic substances, recycling; ethical, public policy and international implications such regulations pose for business practices, natural resource utilization, health quality and biodiversity. May be taught concurrently with LAW 537. Cannot receive credit for both LAW 537 and LAW 637.

Legal and ethical issues associated with doing business in a global economy. Difference in approach to contracting and merchandising; product standards, protection and liability; trade barriers and regulation of business practices. May be taught concurrently with LAW 539. Cannot receive credit for both LAW 539 and LAW 639.

A practical, skills-based study of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration from the business manager's perspective. This hands-on course is designed to develop the skills necessary to enable the business manager to effectively participate in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration as alternatives to litigation for resolving business disputes. Identical with BUS 650. May be taught concurrently with LAW 550. Cannot receive credit for more than one of BUS 550, BUS 650, LAW 550, or LAW 650.

In-depth study of selected contemporary legal issues and their impact on the environment of business. Exploration of legal resources relevant to the topics.

Evolution of legal theory regarding governmental regulation of business. The judicial application of laws relating to anti-trust, price discrimination, entry regulation, rate making.