Business Law is the body of legal rules that governs commercial activity, covering areas such as business ethics, torts and unfair trade practices.
What it covers
The catalog states: “Students will learn basic legal concepts of business ethics, contact law, criminal law, torts and unfair trade practices as they relate to common business activities.”
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration program and Business Office Administration program, business law is covered in the course BUS203, Business Law.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration and Business Office Administration outlines list BUS203 Business Law at 90 clock hours (60 lecture, 30 laboratory) and 5 semester credits.
Prerequisites for BUS203: none.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration program description states: “Areas of study include accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, marketing, basic computer operations and business law.”
The Business Office Administration program description states: “Basic office administration skills are also incorporated into the program including business communication, general office, customer service, human resources, and business law.”
It sits alongside business communications, human resources fundamentals and financial accounting in the Business Office Administration and Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration programs.
This topic is covered in the Business Office Administration program at InterCoast Colleges.