MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology

B.	Discipline: Business Administration

C.	Course Number and Title: BUSM1110 Business Law & Ethics

D.	Course Coordinator: Jennifer Adkins

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbooks/Title:

Business Law (with MyBusinessLawLab access)

Author(s): Cheeseman, Henry

Copyright Year: 2017

Edition: 9th

ISBN #: 9780134793993 (ebook with access) OR 9780134796772 (Student Value Edition with access)

I. Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: MyBusinessLawLab access

J.	Course Description: This course is a study in the legal and ethical environment in which businesses operate.

(TAG # OBU004)

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

*Outcomes listed are requirement from TAG OBU004-Legal Environment of Business

Upon completion of this course students shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1.00 Demonstrate Familiarity with legal language and concepts as they relate to business. Describe the nature of law and sources of the law in the United States. Define the law, outline the objectives of the law, and list the sources of the law. Explain the four sources of the law: constitutions, statutes, cases, and administrative regulations.	Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – weeks 1-2 Midterm – week 8
2.00 Demonstrate of an understanding of ethical behavior and Social responsibility in the global environment where business operates. Explain reasons for corporate social responsibility and business ethics. Describe efforts to promote corporate social responsibility.	Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – weeks 3-6 Midterm – week 8
3.00 Demonstrate understanding of stakeholder and shareholder theories in the business decision-making process. Outline the forms of business organizations. Explain the importance of property Define agency and explain the role of the agent and the principal.	Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – weeks 3-6 Midterm – week 8
4.00 Demonstrate an understanding of the legal system in the United states as it relates to business. Explain the structure and procedures of the legal system of the United States and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Explain the statute of frauds and list the contracts that must be in writing to be enforceable.	Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – weeks 7-9 Midterm – Week 8
5.00 Explain of the basic law of contracts, torts, and property as it relates to business. Explain basic torts relating to business enterprises. Define contract, explain the elements, characteristics, types and requirements to be legally binding. Explain Debtor-Creditor relationships. Explain what constitutes real property and intellectual property.	Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – weeks 10-12 Midterm – Week 8
6.00 apply regulatory provisions to business situations. Define and explain employment relationships and discrimination rules and laws. Explain environmental regulations and political influences. Explain Antitrust Law in the U.S.	Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – weeks 10-12 Final- week 16
7.00 Apply basic legal reasoning.	Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – throughout semester Midterm – week 8 Final – Week 16
8.00 Apply critical thinking to the legal implications present in business activities. Explain consumer protection law. Explain the major civil rights statutes that relate to employment including standard employment doctrines. Explain securities regulations in regard to business activities.	Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – weeks 12-16 Final- week 16

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

1.00 Legal Environment of Business- Weeks 1-2

2.00 and 3.00 Business Organization, Investor Relations and Business Ethics - Weeks 3-6

4.00 and 5.00 Contracts, Torts, Crimes -- Weeks 7-9

5.00 Real Property and Intellectual Property – Weeks 10-12

5.00 Credit and Secured Transactions and Agency Law - Weeks 10 - 12

6.00 Employment and Labor Law Weeks 12-13

7.00 and 8.00 – Various Cases – Weeks 13-16

N.	Course Assignments:

Papers

Participation

Quizzes

Cases

Midterm

Final

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3