BUSK - Business

This course represents an overview of legal issues faced by managers, as well as fundamental legal principles, including how to understand contracts, workplace law, contract disputes, and intellectual property. Topics covered include the fundamental legal principles in business and commerce; understanding and analyzing business contracts; legal issues in interviewing, hiring, and firing; developing, using, and defending intellectual property; and regulatory context.

Students are introduced to financial management tools and financial decision-making through an overview of financial economics. Topics presented in the course include financial statement analysis, time-value of money, net-present value, internal rates of return, short-term financial planning, and working-capital management. Emphasis is placed both on accurate calculation of financial data and on understanding the implications of outputs on managing the firm. Prerequisite: ACC 372 or HOS 372 NOTE: This course replaces HOS 470 and BUS 370 in previous curricula.