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)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
Corequisites
None.
Special topics in legal studies. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the concept and use of law as a social institution. Open to both nonbusiness and business students. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Chronicles and evaluates the use of law by racial minorities in America in the search for justice. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group IV- C: Studies in Racism and Cultural Diversity in the United States)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
BIS 101, Tier 1 Continuing Admission to Professional Business Studies.
Corequisites
None.
Experimental courses to cover material of special interest not covered in the regular curriculum. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Topics include common law contracts, sales, commercial paper, secured transactions. Special emphasis upon the economic setting and modern development of the legal doctrines. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or
BLR 235; 56 semester hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
BLR 202 or BLR 235; 56 semester hours.
Corequisites
None.
Techniques of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration as compared to litigation are examined and illustrated with student participation. Legal research and writing skills emphasized. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
BLR 202 or
BLR 235.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
BLR 202 or BLR 235
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
56 semester hours.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
56 credit hours.
Corequisites
None.
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. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or
BLR 235; 56 semester hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
BLR 202 or BLR 235; 56 semester hours.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
56 semester hours.
Corequisites
None.
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. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or 235.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
BLR 202 or BLR 235.
Corequisites
None.
This course identifies and applies various areas of law to the sport business including discrimination in sport with respect to race, gender, and disability. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or 235.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
BLR 202 or BLR 235.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
BLR 202 or BLR 235, ECO 202 or ECO 203.
Corequisites
None.
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 United States)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
56 credit hours.
Corequisites
None.
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 the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
BLR 202 or BLR 235; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
BLR 202 or BLR 235; 56 semester hours.
Corequisites
None.
Survey of major regulatory programs affecting business decision-making, including antitrust, securities regulation, labor-employment law, environmental-land use regulation, utility regulation, administrative law. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or
BLR 235; 56 semester hours completed. Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
BLR 202 or BLR 235; 56 semester hours completed. Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.
Corequisites
None.
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. Prerequisite: 56 semester hours completed. Recommended: BLR 202 or BLR 235 or ACC 311 or FIN 307.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
56 semester hours compoleted.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
FIN 445
Research and writing on a topic selected in consultation with an instructor. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: 86 semester hours.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
BLR 202 or BLR 235 or ENV 101 and completion of 86 hours or admission to graduate program.
Corequisites
None.
Examines global legal environments that affect business and international business relationships. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
BLR 202 or
BLR 235; 86 semester hours completed and admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor; or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
BLR 202 or BLR 235; 86 semester hours completed and admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor; or graduate status.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
BLR 202 or BLR 235; undergraduate students at the senior level or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.