Brief Course Description
1. Course Title:
Business Law
2. Language of Instruction:
Tiếng Anh
3. Course Code:
BUS301
4. Credits:
4
5. Course Objectives:
Recognize legal and ethical issues when making business decision
Gain an enhanced understanding of legal rules and ethical constraints
Improve analytical problem solving and ethical decision making skills
Apply skills to identify and manage potential issues before they become serious legal problems
Know standard procedures, documents, and forms used in business, so student can best interface with a lawyer and use their resources efficiently
Find, consult competent counsel and determine how advice should be incorporated into business decision
6. Brief Description of Course Content:
Business Law is a modern, active learning, practical survey of the domestic and international law businesspeople should know: choice, formation, structure, operation, taxation, merger of business entities (joint stock companies, corporations, partnerships limited liability companies); comparative legal systems, litigation, remedies, enforcement, conflicts, treaties; alternative dispute resolution (arbitration, mediation, negotiation); contract formation, defenses, common clauses; site leasing, development; sales agreements under UCC/VCL/CISG; warranties, consumer protection, business torts; agency, contracting, employment; intellectual property (trade names, trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets), licensing, registration, enforcement; franchising, distributorships; import/export deals, procedures, customs/duties; negotiable instruments, letters of credit; creditor's rights, secured transactions, bankruptcy. Students learn to find, use, and refer to primary and secondary legal sources; proper procedures, business documents; to identify/reduce risk, obtain insurance; when and how to find and consult competent counsel.