Suffolk University

Courses

BLE-214 Principles of Business Law

Credits:

3.00

Description:

An introduction to the field of business law including an overview of the organization and operation of the American legal system, including the court system and legal procedure, together with brief coverage of selected business law topics such as contracts, torts, criminal law,and agency principles. Particular attention is given to the ways in which business law manifests important social and ethical precepts.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring
BLE-H214 Honors Principles of Business Law

Prerequisites:

GPA of 3.2 or above required.

Credits:

3.00

Description:

An introduction to the field of business law including an overview of the organization and operation of the American legal system, including the court system and legal procedure, together with brief coverage of selected business law topics such as contracts as examples of the legal system in practice. Particular attention is given to the ways in which business law manifests important social and ethical precepts.

Term:

Offered Spring Term
BLE-215 Business Ethics and Law

Credits:

3.00

Description:

Business ethics is applied ethics. This course deals with the roles and responsibilities of business in a global society; teaches models of ethical decision-making that incorporate multiple points of view, including diverse cultural worldviews and legal perspectives; and addresses those factors that contribute to and constrain ethical behavior in and by organizations. Students will then apply these concepts to current business problems, such as anti-trust, accounting fraud, deceptive advertising, and environmental dumping.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring
BLE-H215 Honors Business Ethics and Law

Prerequisites:

GPA of 3.2 or above required.

Credits:

3.00

Description:

Business ethics is applied ethics. This course deals with the roles and responsibilities of business in a global society; teaches models of ethical decision-making that incorporate multiple points of view, including diverse cultural worldviews and legal perspectives; and addresses those factors that contribute to and constrain ethical behavior in and by organizations. Students will then apply these concepts to current business problems, such as anti-trust, accounting fraud, deceptive advertising, and environmental dumping.

Term:

Offered Fall Term
BLE-310 I Want to Buy a Home

Prerequisites:

Junior standing or above needed.

Credits:

1.00

Description:

This course teaches students all they have to know about purchasing a residence, starting with finding a home, to financing, inspections, documents, to final ownership conveyance.

Term:

Offered Fall Term
BLE-315 Legal and Financial Aspects of Business Organizations

Prerequisites:

BLE 214

Credits:

3.00

Description:

The formation, strategic use, and financial implications of alternative forms of business organization, namely partnerships, corporations, trusts, subchapter corporations, and the new limited liability hybrids.
BLE-316 Legal Aspects of Commercial and Employment Transactions

Prerequisites:

BLE-214

Credits:

3.00

Description:

A study of the key elements of modern commercial law related to carrying on a successful business enterprise including sales of goods, employment law, financing, security, and insurance transactions.

Term:

Offered Fall Term
BLE-317 Managing in the Global Legal Environment

Prerequisites:

B.LW 214 OR BLE 214

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course surveys the global legal environment of business. Emphasis is on case analysis of topics such as sovereignty, extraterritoriality, treaties, international contracts, arbitration, and the European Union. The managerial and economic significance of these topics is explored.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring
BLE-318 Intro to Real Estate Principles

Prerequisites:

Take BLE-214

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course is designed to introduce beginning students to the concepts and principles of real estate. The class will allow students to understand the key components of each major real estate asset class (including residential, retail, commercial, industrial, hospitality, properties etc.). Students will also understand the full range of professional players in the industry and what roles they play (brokers, contractors, developers, appraisers, lenders, lawyers, architect, etc.). We will teach the basic elements of a Development Pro-forma Budget, an Operating Pro-forma Budget, and a Sources and Uses Statement? as we learn about some of the essential financial schedules. We begin our discussion with a case that will teach you how to get started and to explore the considerations and tradeoffs in evaluating a specific real estate transaction. The course format utilizes the text, case work, selected web based data sources, selected readings and field trips. Throughout the course, an emphasis is placed on the practical application of the concepts taught, the use of current examples from the industry and todays marketplace.

Term:

Offered Fall Term
BLE-319 Real Estate Development and Public Policy

Prerequisites:

BLE-214;

Credits:

3.00

Description:

The students will explore the role of local, state and federal policy development in the real estate industry. Students will build fundamentals and explore the development process by investigating zoning, project review committees, community benefit packages, historic preservation concepts, environmental reviews, etc. We will specifically focus on the art of securing public approval for a broad range of real estate projects.

Term:

Offered Spring Term
BLE-321 Corporate Crime and Financial Fraud

Credits:

3.00

Description:

The course will present an in-depth study of corporate crime and financial fraud using case law and recent major corporate debacles as case studies (i.e.; Enron-publicly traded energy company and Refco-Wall Street commodities trading firm) to explain theories of corporate, managerial, and third party professional criminal liability. These case studies will closely examine the particular financial accounting devices and schemes employed to defraud various stakeholders, the failure of the industry watchdogs to detect the fraudulent schemes, and the regulatory and legislative response aimed at restoring confidence in the marketplace. Other selected topics include: corporate governance, corporate finance, corporate compliance programs, ethical misconduct by outside legal, accounting, investment and banking professionals, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA),Organizational Sentencing guidelines and a selection of business financial crimes including mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, securities violations, qui tam litigation (whistleblowers) and financial accounting crimes. As an introduction to corporate governance, the course will also provide a basic foundation in the finance, legal and economic principles that define the corporate entity as a business organization such as capitalization, basic tax principles, legal requirements, management structure, financing options and stock issuance.
BLE-510 Independent Study in Business

Prerequisites:

Approval of Dept Chair or Dean

Credits:

3.00

Description:

Independent study allows students to expand their classroom experience by completing research in an area of interest not already covered by Suffolk courses. The student designs a unique project and finds a full-time faculty member with expertise in that topic who agrees to sponsor it and provide feedback as the proposal is refined. A well designed and executed research project broadens and/or deepens learning in a major or minor area of study and may also enhance a students marketability to potential future employers. Students cannot register for an Independent Study until a full proposal is approved by the faculty sponsor, department chair, and academic dean. Many Independent study proposals require revisions before approval is granted; even with revisions independent study approval is NOT guaranteed. Students are strongly encouraged to submit a proposal in enough time to register for a different course if the proposal is not accepted. For complete instructions, see the SBS Independent/Directed Study Agreement and Proposal form available online.
BLE-H510 Honors Independent Study in Business Law

Prerequisites:

Approval of Dept Chair or Dean

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This elective course option involves a student initiated written proposal to a willing and appropriate full-time faculty member for a directed study project. Normally this is for three credits and completed during one semester. The faculty member and student, prior to registration, must concur on a written proposal, which includes a reading list and description of requirements for grading of the final project.
BLE-550 Special Topics in Legal Studies

Credits:

3.00

Description:

The special topic content and objective will be announced as the course is scheduled.
BLE-553 Real Estate Development & Public Policy

Credits:

3.00

Description:

The students will explore the role of local,state and federal policy development in the real estate industry. Students will build upon the fundamentals previously learned and explore the development process by investigating zoning,project review committees,community benefit packages,historic preservation concepts,environmental reviews,etc. We will specifically focus on the art of securing public approval for a broad range of real estate projects.

Courses

Courses

BLE-214 Principles of Business Law

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BLE-H214 Honors Principles of Business Law

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BLE-215 Business Ethics and Law

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BLE-H215 Honors Business Ethics and Law

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BLE-310 I Want to Buy a Home

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BLE-315 Legal and Financial Aspects of Business Organizations

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BLE-316 Legal Aspects of Commercial and Employment Transactions

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BLE-317 Managing in the Global Legal Environment

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BLE-318 Intro to Real Estate Principles

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BLE-319 Real Estate Development and Public Policy

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BLE-321 Corporate Crime and Financial Fraud

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BLE-510 Independent Study in Business

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BLE-H510 Honors Independent Study in Business Law

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BLE-550 Special Topics in Legal Studies

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BLE-553 Real Estate Development & Public Policy

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