BLAW - BUSINESS LAW

BLAW 230. Business Law 3 cr.

Introduction to law in general and application to business specifically; comprehensive study of the law of contracts; and the principal and agent relationship. Offered at all NMSU Branch Campuses except Dona Ana Branch Community College. Credit may not be earned in both BLAW 230 and BLAW 317.

BLAW 313. Sports and the Law 3 cr.

Introduction to legal concepts related to sports and business including an introduction to U. S. law and the civil practice, agency, sports contracts, sport torts, sport crimes, pertinent federal legislation such as Title IX, drugs and sports, international sports issues, pertinent antitrust issues, intellectual property, ethics and alternative dispute resolution. Students may not receive credit for both BLAW 313 and BLAW 316.

BLAW 316. Legal Environment of Business 3 cr.

Survey of business law including: the legal system (court systems, sources and types of law, litigation and dispute resolution), ethics and corporate social responsibility, administrative law, tort law, contract law, agency and employment law, business structure and governance, securities regulations, and international law. Students may not receive credit for both BLAW 316 and BLAW 317.

BLAW 325. Real Estate Principles and Law I 3 cr.

Same as FIN 325.

BLAW 385G. Consumers and the Law 3 cr.

Study of the interrelationships between business, legal, and ethical aspects of consumer issues and their attendant civil liability and remedies in domestic and international markets.

BLAW 391. Business Law Internships and Cooperative Education 1-3 cr.

Integration of academic studies and principles of business law in a relevant work experience. The amount of academic credit (1 to 3 credit hours) will be determined at the time of enrollment by the department head or supervising instructor based upon the duration of the work experience and the scope of the academic requirements. Prerequisites: BUSA 111, one BLAW course and consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

BLAW 418. Uniform Commercial Code and Advanced Business Law Topics 3 cr.

Property, advanced contract law, debtor-creditor relations, bankruptcy and Uniform Commercial Code topics including sales, negotiable instruments, secured transactions and documents of title. Students who have taken BLAW 318 may not receive credit for BLAW 418. Prerequisite: BLAW 316.

BLAW 440. Health Care Law 3 cr.

Examination of legal issues relevant to health care administrators and other health care providers including: medical malpractice, informed consent, labor law issues, medical records and confidentiality, hospital corporate negligence and reimbursement and payment issues.

BLAW 490. Selected Topics 1-3 cr.

Prerequisites vary according to the seminar being offered.

BLAW 498. Independent Study 1-3 cr.

Individual studies directed by consenting faculty with the prior approval of the department head. Prerequisites: junior or above standing and consent of instructor and department head.