Business Law for Entrepreneurs
MGT 454
Course Description:
Reviews legal issues involved in the startup/acquisition and operation of a new business. The course takes the perspective of the individual owner/manager who is operating with limited financial resources. Topics include: how to hire and work with lawyers; means of acquisition including grass roots start up; acquiring an existing business and franchising; conflicts with previous employers; legal forms of the business entity; legal issues in raising capital; basic contract law including sales under the Uniform Commercial Code; creditor's rights and bankruptcy; and a special emphasis on intellectual property law. An opportunity is provided to meet experts in several of these legal fields who visit the class as guest speakers.
2 Credit(s)
Subject Area(s):
- Entrepreneurship
Program(s):
- MBA
Please Note: Not all courses are scheduled each semester. Complete class schedules are available upon enrollment.
