Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Broad range of current issues involving legal aspects of public policy issues.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Legal aspects of organizations formed to carry on business enterprises: agencies, partnerships, and corporations.

Regulations pertaining to land development. Nuisances, eminent domain, regulatory takings, zoning, growth, management controls, environmental impact analysis, and protection of sensitive land areas.

Legal aspects of commercial transactions. Contracts, sale of goods, commercial paper, and secured transactions.

Range of environmental problems from a legal and public policy viewpoint: air, water, and toxics pollution; solid and hazardous waste; and environmental planning.

The legal environment of international business: the framework of international law and organizations influencing the transactions of international business. Topics include the international law, international contracts, customs, and world trade law.

Various environmental factors that control and enhance the conduct of business. Nature, function, impact, and development of such factors. Matters of current interest.

Topics in business-government relations, including regulation of competition, trade practices, securities, communications, utilities, and employment. Joint business-government ventures. Governmental promotion of business activity. Government purchasing and contracting.

Ethical dilemmas encountered by managers of organizations. Individual ethical responsibility versus role responsibility. Pressures within organizations to violate ethical duties. How an organization can be managed so that employees can deal effectively with ethical dilemmas. Extra work required of graduate students.