Business Law

Business Law 1
BL 4101 / 3 q.h.

June 25 - August 18
Boston (Hybrid) W 5:45 PM-8:45 PM

June 25 - July 21
Downtown (Hybrid) TuTh 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Online

July 23 - August 18
Burlington (Hybrid) Sa 9:00 AM-12:00 PM


This course provides an introduction to the legal system and the essential elements of contracts, including performance and remedies for breach. Other topics will include sales laws as governed by the Uniform Commercial Code, including the law of warranty, business organizations, limited liability corporations, partnerships, and other commercially important business forms.


Business Law 2
BL 4102 / 3 q.h.

July 23 - August 18
Online

This course addresses major issues for the enterprise from its start up, including choice of business form, financing arrangements, franchise systems, employment and independent contractor relations, contracts for goods and services, intellectual property and unfair competition, bankruptcy, and other topics.

Prerequisite: BL 4101 Business Law 1.


Employment Law
BL 4111 / 3 q.h.

July 23 - August 18
Downtown (Hybrid) TuTh 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Online

This course focuses on fundamental concepts of the employment relationship and legal rights/duties of employer and employee. Risk management of various prevalent statutory claims of sex, age, or racial discrimination as well as sexual harassment will be covered. Wrongful termination and other emerging case law doctrines will be analyzed. The Americans with Disabilities Act, National Labor Relations Act, wage and benefit legislation, and the Occupational Safety Act will be discussed.

Prerequisite: MGT 4103 Managing in a Diverse and Changing World.