Introduction to Business Law

Winter 2025 > Humanities & Social Sciences > LGST.2620 > 061

Course No: LGST.2620-061; SIS Class Nbr: 1012; SIS Term: 3420
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of business law. The main emphasis is on key aspects of contract law, including the agreement, consideration, writings, third-party rights, illegality, performance, breach, defenses, and remedies The course also covers agency law, employment law, sections of the Uniform Commercial Code, and a variety of other legal issues and topics that influence and intersect with modern business practices. This course is highly recommended for pre-law students, CPA students, and paralegal students.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Core Codes: SS, AMST, ENTRPREN.
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Walter Toomey
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Winter: Dec 30 to Jan 19
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: A.S. in Business Administration, B.L.A. in Liberal Arts, B.S. in Business Administration, B.S. in Criminal Justice: Paralegal Option, Certificate in Paralegal Studies

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