Business Law Classes
Some universities are home to a School of Business Law, while others incorporate business law into other schools. Whichever approach they take, however, certain business law classes have become the de facto standard for educational institutions. With the successful completion of these courses, students should be prepared for careers in business law, finance, accounting, government, auditing, business, human resources or other disciplines.
Universities and colleges often incorporate classes on financial topics within their business law programs. Classes address various monetary concerns, such as taxes, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and bankruptcy. These courses should equip the student to navigate the language of finance and law.
Some courses focus on the nuts and bolts of the legal professional, including classes on such subjects as contract law, anti-trust and trade regulation and corporations. Students learn the basics of corporate law, how to write and read contracts, and how to avoid legal pitfalls surrounding such areas as anti-trust and monopoly rules.
Business operations courses educate students about the legal details surrounding day-to-day business operations. Classes such as deals, employment, hiring and firing, discrimination and labor are designed to teach students how to legally operate a business without committing illegal acts.
Working with international clients, partners, suppliers or divisions creates new opportunities and new legal challenges. Because each country has its own set of laws, it is vital that job seekers hoping to work at an international business attend classes on international law. Courses include such topics as international finance, European law, Japanese law and international taxation.
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