Business Organizations (0102)
Description
This course is concerned with the law of business corporations. The purpose of the course is to provide the student with an understanding of the basic principles of modern business corporations law in light of the current statutory regimes and evolving case law. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of the business corporation in modern society, and on the functions and responsibilities of the officers and directors in the context of different corporate transactions. The subject necessarily involves both a pragmatic or functional look at the modern corporation as well as a theoretical or jurisprudential examination of the corporation and the parties interested in its operation.
Evaluation
Your grade in this class will be based on three parts. Class participation will account for 10% of your mark, reflecting timely completion of four weekly written assignments (each assignment is 100 words maximum) and participation during class (which is not tantamount to “talking a lot,” but reflecting active and thoughtful engagement). A 1-hour closed book midterm will account for 30% of your grade. A two-hour limited closed book final exam will account for the remaining 60% of your grade.
At a Glance
- Academic Year:2026-2027
- Course Session:Fall Session
- Credits:4
- Hours:4
- Grad Concentration:Business Law
Enrollment
- Maximum Enrollment:78
- JD Students:68
LLM/SJD/MSL/SJD U: 10