Rules of law govern many aspects of business. An understanding of the legal rules and ethical constraints provides a framework for making sound business decisions, facilitates commercial transactions, and promotes order in the marketplace. Topics include: Contract Law, Property Law, Employment Law, Legal Forms of Business Operations, Technology and Communication Law, and Personal Finance Law. This course focuses on the organization and operation of the American legal system, ethical constraints that impact business, and the practical application of these rules and constraints to real-world situations. Emphasis is placed on analytical problem solving and ethical decision-making.