LSTD   2106   Legal Environment of Business

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of important legal concepts that affect the rights and responsibilities of American business persons and organizations. The course covers legal topics such as Constitutional law, torts, contracts, agency, and employment law matters. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation for the interrelationship between ethics, law, and business decision-making, as well as an understanding of the foundation of the legal system as it relates to business, including knowledge of the various court systems, phases of litigation, and alternative dispute resolution processes.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL   1101 or WRIT   1101.

LSTD   3130   International Trade Regulation

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course presents fundamentals of international trade operations, providing students with the experience of regulatory compliance while conducting the business of exporting.

LSTD   3230   Building Construction Law

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

A study of the legal concepts, statutes and regulations governing the building and construction industry, including the legal framework of contract law, construction financing, property rights zoning, lien, bonding, liability, competitive bidding, dispute resolution theories and relevant/current development of government regulation of the building construction industry.

LSTD   3630   White Collar Crime

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Fraud-fighting professionals must understand the laws governing a fraud investigation as it moves through the U.S. legal system. This course examines the US criminal justice system along with its response to the escalating incidence of white-collar crime.

Prerequisite(s): Junior Status.

LSTD   4334   Employment Law and Legislative Compliance

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

An overview of the current issues in the work environment related to the job selection process, equal employment opportunity, and the rights of workers in the market.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in MGNT   3130.

Cross Listing(s): MGNT   4334.

LSTD   4633   Forensic Interviews and Interrogations

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course examines the distinctions between interviews and interrogations and how each can be used in resolving criminal or civil allegations. Other topics to be explored include the verbal and nonverbal cues indicating truth or deception, preparation of interview memoranda, and obtaining and preparing legally-admissible admission statements.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of a minimum of 45 semester hours.

LSTD   4830   Special Problems in Legal Studies

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

A customized course that is under the direction of a faculty sponsor. The course is designed to offer students an opportunity to pursue studies at a level or on topics not covered in scheduled courses. The scope and nature of the material covered is determined in consultation with faculty sponsor.

LSTD   4890   Directed Study in Legal Studies

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Designed for independent study and research in selected areas of legal studies under faculty supervision.

LSTD   6130   Legal Environment of Business

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Business operates in a domestic and global environment shaped by social and economic forces, made to operate on managers through government regulation and incentives. This course presents an introduction to those factors in the environment of business that shape and affirm American capitalism.

LSTD   7130   Legal and Ethical Issues in Business

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

A survey of the legal and ethical rules which govern the managerial decision making process, particularly focusing on constitutional "Commerce Clause" interpretation, contract and agency principles, administrative agency regulations, and evolving ethical issues which influence the application of the law. The course is set in domestic law, but includes operational legal aspects of the international market place.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in LSTD   2106 or LSTD   6130, and admitted to the Masters of Accounting program, or permission of the School of Accountancy director.

LSTD   7230   Law and Ethics for Accountants

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

An introduction to legal and ethical issues involving the Uniform Commercial Code and administrative agency regulations. Emphasis is on recognition of these issues to enhance professionalism for business administration.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in LSTD   2106 or LSTD   6130, and admitted to the Masters of Accounting program, or permission of the School of Accountancy director.