Admission Into the MBA, MSM, Or MSHRM Degree Program

TROY UNIVERSITY MASTER SYLLABUS SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BUS 5514 Fundamentals of Business Law Self-Paced

Prerequisites

Admission into the MBA, MSM, or MSHRM degree program.

Description

A survey of key concepts in business law that provides a foundation for further study in graduate business law and business courses. The course is self-paced with minimal instructor involvement and offered only online. Student must earn a grade of at least 80 on the final comprehensive exam to satisfy the CPC requirements in Business Law.

Objectives

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Apply fundamental concepts of law to business management problems. 2. Describe the constitutional rights afforded to US citizens, employers, and employees. 3. Apply concepts of constitutional and contract law to common business operations. 4. Describe the legal processes available to resolve business issues, as well as alternate means of resolving disputes. 5. Apply moral and legal concepts to ethical dilemmas and social-responsibility opportunities experienced by contemporary managers.

Purpose

To provide a survey of business law concepts for the MBA program. Required for MBA students who lack a business, accounting, or business-related degree from a school holding specialized accreditation for their business programs.

Approved Texts

Clarkson, Kenneth W., Miller, Roger Leroy, Jentz, Gaylord A., and Cross, Frank B. (2009 or current). Business Law: Text and Cases (11th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. Master Syllabus: MBA 5503 2

Supplements

As deemed appropriate.

Troy State University Faculty Handbook (2001): Section 3.8.2.8 [extract]—22 essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space): a. Course title h. Classroom location n. Grading methods, p. General supports r. Additional services u. Cheating policy b. Course number i. Office location criterion weights, (computer works, (Americans with v. Specialization c. Term j. Office telephone make-up policy, writing center) Disabilities Act, requirements d. Instructor k. Course description, mid-term grade q. Daily assignments, other statements) (certification, e. Prerequisites objectives reports holidays, add/drop s. Absence policy licensure, teacher f. Office hours l. Text(s) o. Procedure, course & open dates, dead t. Incomplete-work competencies) g. Class days, times m. Other materials requirements day, final exam policy