GB 711 - Communicating in the Legal Regulatory Environment of Business

(3.00 cr.)

Examines the legal and regulatory controls that define, promote, and limit business activities. A wide range of important legal topics are covered, including legal process and dispute resolution; agency law; corporate governance; securities law; product liability; employment law; and the global implications for each of these areas of law. The course may also cover specialized topics, such as intellectual property and environmental protection. Moreover, this course is designed to develop critical communication skills through written and oral presentation assignments related to the study of the legal environment of business. Students emerge from this course with an understanding of the complicated legal and regulatory environment in which they operate, as well as with the skills necessary to consistently plan, create, and deliver effective written and oral business communications.