UMUC

School of Undergraduate Studies

Business Law and Public Policy

Students may seek an academic minor in business law and public policy.

Minor in Business Law and Public Policy

The business law and public policy minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by exploring and analyzing legal, social, environmental, technological, and ethical issues affecting business, industry, and government.

Objectives

The student who graduates with a minor in business law and public policy will be able to

  • Discuss and analyze legal theories, concepts, and issues related to the conduct of business transactions.
  • Describe the integral and complex interactions among law, business, and public policy variables and their significant societal and ethical considerations.
  • Employ critical-thinking, analytic, and effective communication skills—developed through case briefings, presentations, and discussions—when engaged in problem solving.
  • Participate in collaborative strategies to encourage cooperative team efforts and enhance problem-solving skills.
  • Undertake pertinent research at a professional level using computer-based technology.

Requirements for the Business Law and Public Policy Minor

A minor in business law and public policy requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in business law and public policy, chosen from the following courses

Students are recommended to take BMGT 380 & 496 as the first courses in the minor (if they have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Courses may not duplicate those used to satisfy requirements for the major. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.