Business Law and Public Policy

Students may seek an academic minor in business law and public policy.

Minor in Business Law and Public Policy

The business law and public policy minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by exploring and analyzing legal, social, environmental, technological, and ethical issues affecting business, industry, and government.

Objectives

The student who graduates with a minor in business law and public policy will be able to

• Discuss and analyze legal theories, concepts, and issues related to the conduct of business transactions.
• Describe the integral and complex interactions among law, business, and public policy variables and their significant societal and ethical considerations.
• Employ critical-thinking, analytic, and effective communication skills—developed through case briefings, presentations, and discussions—when engaged in problem solving.
• Participate in collaborative strategies to encourage cooperative team efforts and enhance problem-solving skills.
• Undertake pertinent research at a professional level using computer-based technology.

Requirements for the Minor

A minor in business law and public policy requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in business law and public policy, chosen from the following courses:

BMGT 378 Legal Environment of Business
BMGT 380 Business Law I
BMGT 381 Business Law II
BMGT 405 Environmental Management and Business
BMGT 428 Legal Aspects of Technology Management
BMGT 437 International Business Law
BMGT 454 The Global Manager and Public Policy
BMGT 482 Business and Government
BMGT 496 Business Ethics
HRMN 408 Employment Law for Business
HRMN 462 Labor Relations Law

Students are recommended to take BMGT 380 and BMGT 496 as the first courses if not already applied elsewhere in the degree. Courses may not duplicate those used to meet the requirements for the major. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree, students should refer to their major and bachelor's degree requirements.

Last updated: 16 November 2007