BUSE 140 - Business Law and the Legal Environment

    Recent Professors
    Lizzette Karla Herrera, Shoshana Dennis, J. Dubon
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    40–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BUSE 140
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to the legal system, the laws that govern business in America, and the principles underlying fundamental legal concepts. Topics include judicial and administrative systems; ethics; contracts; torts; bankruptcy; agency; business organizations and ownership types; government agencies and regulation; protection of intellectual property interest; and the international business environment. This course is intended for students majoring in business and for others interested in business law.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Thu 5:00pm–6:25pm, Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Tue 5:00pm–6:25pm