BLR - Business Law and Regulation
Study abroad of a culture and society outside of the Anglo-American tradition via study of that society’s law in cultural, historical, and present day contexts. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Global Cultures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Special topics in legal studies. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Introduction to the concept and use of law as a social institution. Open to both nonbusiness and business students.
BLR 202 may not be applied toward the University Program requirements if a student is earning the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Global Cultures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Chronicles and evaluates the use of law by racial minorities in America in the search for justice. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-C: Studies in Racism and Cultural Diversity in the United States)
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to law applicable to business transactions; case studies in torts, property, contracts, sales, agency, business organizations. Employment law. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: BIS 101, Tier 1 Continuing Admission to Professional Business Studies.
Credits
3(3-0)
Experimental courses to cover material of special interest not covered in the regular curriculum. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Topics include common law contracts, sales, commercial paper, secured transactions. Special emphasis upon the economic setting and modern development of the legal doctrines. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or
BLR 235; 56 semester hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
Techniques of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration as compared to litigation are examined and illustrated with student participation. Legal research and writing skills emphasized. Prerequisite:
BLR 202 or 235.
Credits
3(3-0)
Fundamentals of American criminal law with a focus on white collar crime. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: 56 semester hours. Recommended:
BLR 202 or 235.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examines perceptions and behavior toward women and their struggle for change so as to achieve gender equality through the use of law. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: 56 credit hours. (University Program Group IV- A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Focuses on the importance of legal research as well as teaching methods of finding, analyzing, and evaluating the law. Open to both business and nonbusiness students. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or
BLR 235; 56 semester hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
Survey of employment and work environment laws with focus on discrimination toward marginalized groups based on race, creed, ethnicity, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
The fundamentals of the law relating to land ownership and use, including possessory and non-possessory rights and interests in land. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or 235.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course identifies and applies various areas of law to the sport business including discrimination in sport with respect to race, gender, and disability. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or 235.
Credits
3(3-0)
Theory and application of analytical tools of law and of economics in an integrative approach to both subjects. Identical to
ECO 350. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or 235,
ECO 202 or 203.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
ECO 350
Examines the legal and historical foundations and current application of the law with respect to the Native American’s struggle for recognition and autonomy. This course may be taught in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: 56 credit hours. (University Program Group IV-C: Studies in Racism & Cultural Diversity in the U.S.)
Credits
3(3-0)
Survey of laws regulating the creation, operation, and termination of agencies, partnerships, and corporations. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or
BLR 235; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Special topics in legal studies. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or 235; 56 semester hours.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Survey of major regulatory programs affecting business decision-making, including antitrust, securities regulation, labor-employment law, environmental-land use regulation, utility regulation, administrative law. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or
BLR 235; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Fundamentals of estate planning for personal use and professional training. Professional topics target applications in trust administration, accounting, and personal financial planning. Identical to
FIN 445. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
FIN 302, 307;
FIN 310 or
FIN 315; 56 semester hours completed. Pre/Co-requisite:
FIN 347.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
FIN 445
Directed reading or research on an approved topic. Open to seniors in good academic standing. Prerequisites: prior permission of instructor and department chairperson; 86 semester hours.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
A survey of environmental laws and policies that affect business decision making, stressing macroenvironmental considerations and major Michigan environmental issues. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or
BLR 235 or
ENV 101 and completion of 86 hours or admission to graduate program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examines global legal environments that affect business and international business relationships. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or
BLR 235; 86 semester hours completed and admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course covers material of special interest to undergraduates and not covered in the regular curriculum. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or 235; undergraduate students at the senior level or graduate standing.
Credits
1-6(Spec)