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Business Law

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-102-150

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Course Description

10-102-150 BUSINESS LAW ...broad overview of the US legal system. Learn how laws govern the relationship between people and companies. Topics include criminal law and torts, sales contracts, agency, corporations, human resource law, etc.

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

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What will I learn?

  1. Describe the sources of law and methods used to resolve legal disputes within the U.S legal system.
  2. Distinguish between the legal and ethical responsibilities of individuals and businesses.
  3. Identify the characteristics of various types of torts and crimes.
  4. Identify legal protections for personal and business intellectual property.
  5. Describe the essential elements of the formation and discharge of common contracts and e-contracts.
  6. Explain how the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) facilitates commercial sales and leases.
  7. Describe the legal requirements of businesses to protect the interests of consumers.
  8. Describe the rights and responsibilities of principals, agents and independent contractors in the business employment relationship.
  9. Identify the major provisions of laws that regulate the employment relationship.
  10. Compare the formation and characteristics of the major forms of business organization.

Class Details

Class Number:
23360
Delivery:
Blended - Less than 50% Online
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W2
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$621.55 *

Class Notes

  • The required digital course materials will be accessible via BlackBoard on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.

  • The required digital course materials will be accessible via Canvas on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.

  • This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
04/01/25 - 05/20/25 Anytime
Anytime
Online
04/01/25 - 05/20/25 Tu
5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room BT227

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost