Introduction to Business Law - BUS 240 at Germanna Community College


         
 
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BUS 240 - Introduction to Business Law
Provides an introduction to the American legal system and the use of law to achieve economic and social goals. Highlights ethical principles and legal reasoning underlying the rights and obligations of business relationships and their effect on business decision-making. Emphasizes fundamental principles of government regulation and the court system, constitutional law, torts, criminal law, contracts, agency, employment, and property law.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Germanna Community College

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
30384 BUS 240-W52A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-07-07 Virtual ER
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
40061 BUS 240-W52B 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-07-07 Virtual ER
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
40224 BUS 240-W01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
50865 BUS 240-W02 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-16 Virtual ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
40239 BUS 240-W53A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-10-22 Virtual ER
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
40205 BUS 240-W54A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-11-12 Virtual ER
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.

Spring 2026 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
61649 BUS 240-B72A 3
     F 
7:30 p.m.-8:50 p.m.
 2026-03-24 Stafford BFCS (10 Center St) HY
BUS 240 B72A is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
This class applies to the accelerated Business Administration program.
50190 BUS 240-W01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual ER
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
50203 BUS 240-W02 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-10 Virtual ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
50175 BUS 240-W54A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-04-06 Virtual ER
NOTE: Class begins MONTH DAY and ends MONTH DAY, YEAR. See the calendar for Short Session Courses under "Important Dates & Times" at the front of the schedule for add/drop/withdrawal dates.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format.
61650 BUS 240-WBAS 3
     F 
7:30 p.m.-8:50 p.m.
 2026-03-24 VIRTUAL-Real Time ER
This class applies to the accelerated Business Administration program.
This class will meet face to face in an online Zoom session with your instructor and classmates on the specific days and times listed in the class schedule.
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