Teddy T. and Cecilia M.

Bachelor of Arts in
Management (BAM),
Business Law

4-week
COURSES

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230K+ Alumni Worldwide

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Management (BAM) prepares you for a career managing organizations and personnel in global, multicultural settings covering a wide range of industries. Foundational courses provide essential skills and knowledge for building and guiding teams, facilitating work processes, analyzing data, and making better decisions regarding market opportunities, finances, and the business environment.

For maximum flexibility, the program minimizes prerequisites while offering seven different areas of management specialization.

The Business Law specialization is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in law, business, or government. In addition to foundational studies in marketing, operations, finance, and management, the specialization coursework provides you with an understanding of international law, negotiations, public contracting, and the complex legal issues that exist in today’s business environment.

Admission Requirements

In preparation for your Bachelor of Arts in Management studies, you’re required to complete the following courses or equivalents:

  • ECO 203 – Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECO 204 – Principles of Macroeconomics
  • LAW 204 – Legal Aspects of Business I

Course Details

Required Courses

For the Bachelor of Arts in Management degree with a specialization in Business Law, you must complete ten foundational courses and six specialization courses.

Foundational Course Listings

Course Name

Performance Management (PM) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) require metrics and indicators to measure value, weaknesses and opportunities through business intelligence. Using data to set objectives and measure the internal and external performances through analytics has been a proven method to business success. Business analytics provide a proactive approach to identify and solve problems before it takes place. Data improvement, data quality assessment, data cleansing and normalization, methods and process improvements will be discussed.

New technologies have opened new arenas in prediction and marketing. Subjects of predictive analytics topics and its role in enterprise marketing will be discussed. The course applies predictive analytic tools to derive the organization’s strategic direction. Market and product analysis will be used to illustrate the development process. Results will be drawn from actual predictive analytics applications and interpreted in the context of business impact.

Financial world faces uncertainty that affects the outcome of sound investments. Leaders are utilizing probabilistic analytic models that alleviate ambiguity on making decision for profitable returns. Theories and practical tools focusing on model building; constructing, processing, and presenting probabilistic information will be discussed. Utilization of analytical software to solve problems on axioms of probability, conditioning and probability trees, random variables and distributions expectation.

Every step of online transactions should be considered with security in mind. Accessing the organizations’ data requires operators to apply the proper security and privacy while the data is stored, transmitted accessed and when it is worked on. Work with confidential data involves strong ethical practices to be aware of security breaches and how to mitigate threats.

PrerequisiteECO 203 and ECO 204

A study of the accelerating internationalization of all business, this course introduces upper-division undergraduate students to all facets of international business within three broad subject areas: (1) the economic framework of international business, (2) the operating frameworks of multinational corporations, and (3) a framework for global strategic management. It uses case studies to illustrate concepts and methods.

Examination of core issues in the practice of leadership. Identification of differing theories and styles of collaborative, integrative organizational leadership and comparison to authoritarian or management by edit within the organizational context.

An introduction to the impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organizations effectiveness. The course will focus on work-related behavior with an emphasis on individual and group performance as it relates to organizational productivity and processes. A central theme will be the development of “people” skills to help all employees- staff, front-line supervision, and management- improve their effectiveness.

This course provides an overview of the myriad of human resource management activities performed in the workplace. Topics include human resource planning, job analysis, staffing, recruitment, selection, retention, training and talent development, compensation and benefits, legal aspects, DE&I, discipline, performance management, labor relations, ethics, and health and safety.

Exploration of values and ethics in businesses that operate locally and internationally. Moral philosophies, values, conflict of interests, discrimination, business cultures, and ethical standards are critically presented. Ethical leadership of people, technology and sustainability are used in the development and implementation of ethical business programs.

PrerequisiteComplete all “Preparation for the Major” courses and all other courses listed as “Requirements for the Major.”

Application of strategic management principles to develop, organize, finance, and operate a business enterprise. Integrates and applies knowledge and skills gained in other business and management courses to create a competitive strategy.

Specialization Courses

Select six courses from the following:

Course Name

A sequential course to LAW 204, this class explores business organizations (partnerships, corporations, government regulations), property (real property and leasing, estates, community property), business torts, business crimes, and associated topics. The coursework focuses on the prevention of litigation and liability arising from business operations.

A survey of contemporary legal issues, including minority rights, abortion, free speech, and criminal justice. Throughout the course, special emphasis is placed on the effect these issues have on the business community.

A review of international law and its bearing on (1) the civil environment, including trade agreements, contracts, and alternative dispute resolution and (2) criminal law, including the investigation and prosecution of human rights violations and the remedies for such transgressions.

This course explores administrative law, procedures, and the manner in which state and federal agencies are part of the integral workings of business operations. Among areas of administrative policy, you’ll examine environmental protections, employee relations, consumer goods regulations, and occupational safety.

In this course, you’ll survey public contract law and how it differs from commercial contract law. Topics of focus include clear record keeping for audits, overseeing the activities of sub-contractors, and the effects of violation and breach of contract.

This introductory course provides you with a broad understanding of ADR. You’ll explore negotiation, mediation, arbitration, how these various resolution methods are used, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Throughout the course, role play, simulations, and case studies are used to provide firsthand experience applying these disciplines.

An interactive introductory course, this class is designed to develop the verbal and analytical skills to perform effectively as a negotiator in conflict situations. You’ll examine concepts and techniques by participating in a variety of different negotiating exercises through simulations, videos, and case studies.

Learning Outcomes

Students earning the Bachelor of Arts in Management degree with a Business Law specialization will learn to:

  • Describe the basic functions of management on the operations of the organization
  • Employ management theories toward planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations
  • Apply organizational theories to enact positive change
  • Explain the effect of international business environmental factors on the conduct of global business
  • Apply the principles of legal and ethical decision-making in the everyday conduct of business
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