BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SERVICE AREAS

There are several subject areas within The Smeal College of
Business Administration which are not majors, but which
provide support for the College's academic majors.  One of
these disciplines, Business Law, for administrative purposes, is
located within the Insurance and Real Estate Department in 409
Business Administration Building.

Each of these areas is served by faculty members with expertise
in the specific subjects.  The courses they offer fulfill a variety
of College curriculum categories depending upon the major
field, i.e., College Requirements, Supporting Business and
Electives.


LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS MINOR

The Legal Environment of Business minor is under the auspices
of the Business Law faculty.  The minor provides an overview
of the impact of civil and criminal law upon society and
business.  The minor also introduces students to general public
policies toward business, as well as an understanding of the
social responsibilities of business in our society.


Requirements for the Minor:  18 credits


Prescribed Courses:  (4 credits)

BA 243 - Social, Legal and Ethical Environment of Business


Additional Courses:  (14 credits) (6 credits must be at the 400
level)

B Law 344 - Commercial Transactions
B Law 346 - Law of Business Organizations
B Law 325 - Real Estate Law
B Law 445 - Business and Public Law
Pub Adm 445 - Administrative Law
B Law 410 - Criminal Law in the Business Community
B Law 425 - Environmental Law, Property, and Commerce
B Law 473 - Criminal Procedure and Evidence in the Business 
                Community
B Law 496 - Independent Studies
Mgmt 451W - Business, Ethics, and Society
Ins 400 - Estate Planing
Pl Sc 446 - The American Legal Process
Pl Sc 447 - Constitutional Law - The Federal System
Pl Sc 449 - Constitutional Law - Individual and Minority Rights
Comm 403 - Law of Mass Communications
LIR 433 - Law of Labor Management Relations