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Course Description

Explore the significance and growth of U.S. law, particularly as it relates to current trends in public policy, the marketplace, and its manifestation in important legal cases. Areas of discussion include contracts, securities, business organization, agency, sale of property, employment law, torts, and other topics.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify and apply legal analysis methods and principles important to business transactions, relationships, and projections
  • Describe the different forms of business organizations
  • Analyze the various areas of tort and product liability
  • Apply the principles of contract law to formation, enforcement, and defenses
  • Recognize the ethical considerations in business decision-making
  • Describe and analyze the facets of employment and employment-related laws
  • Analyze the legal implications of business bankruptcy and/or liquidation
  • Discuss the importance of statutory regulations of organizations and operational aspects of business including those found in the UCC, anti-trust, environmental, and consumer protection regulations

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Online
Dates
Sep 24, 2026 to Dec 11, 2026
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (4 units) $685.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Instructors
Reading List / Textbook

 

 

Section Notes

Steps to Enroll

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Late Registration Notice: 
No late enrollment after the 7th day – 9/30/2026

Required Textbook(s):
Students are required to purchase the textbook(s) assigned by the instructor. The instructor will provide details to the class before the course start date.

No refunds after 10/4/26
A minimum $40 non-refundable administrative fee per course is charged for all drops. See the full Drop Policy here.

Type
Online
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Mar 31, 2027 to Jun 09, 2027
Campus
Web-based Instruction
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Web-based Instruction
Delivery Options
Online Live  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (4 units) $685.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Reading List / Textbook

 

 

Section Notes

Steps to Enroll

How to Access Your Online Course on Canvas

Late Registration Notice: 
Self-enrollment will be available until 11:59 PM PT the Day before the 2nd class session. If you wish to enroll after that time, please contact PaCE Support at help@professional.ucsb.edu

Required Textbook(s):
Students are required to purchase the textbook(s) assigned by the instructor. The instructor will provide details to the class before the course start date.

No refunds after 4/11/27
A minimum $40 non-refundable administrative fee per course is charged for all drops. See the full Drop Policy here.