Northern Virginia Community College: Introduction to Business Law

Introduction to Business Law - BUS 240 at Northern Virginia Community College

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

BUS 240 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
51784	BUS 240-001W	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
43336	BUS 240-01XN	3	M W	8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Fifteen Week This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
43337	BUS 240-02XN	3	M W	8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Fifteen Week This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
50718	BUS 240-040L	3	M	6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.	2024-01-30	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Thirteen Week
43377	BUS 240-E05W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts January 16.
43543	BUS 240-E60A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-13	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts February 13.
53533	BUS 240-E61L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-13	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts February 13.

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
35967	BUS 240-30YW	3	Tu	9:00 a.m.-11:05 a.m.	2024-06-03	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Ten Week
35399	BUS 240-E01W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
1st ten-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts May 20.
41050	BUS 240-E60N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-03	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd 10-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts June 3..

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
64443	BUS 240-001L	3	M W	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
65081	BUS 240-003N	3	W	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
62920	BUS 240-01YM	3	Tu	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
66000	BUS 240-1XYN	3	Tu	8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. Hybrid Course HyFlex Course
65082	BUS 240-2XYN	3	Tu	8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
HyFlex Course Hybrid Course This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
62922	BUS 240-40YM	3	Th	7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
50101	BUS 240-40YW	3	Th	3:20 p.m.-5:00 p.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
NEW COURSE: Thirteen Week Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Hybrid Course
62559	BUS 240-E05A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts August 26.
62560	BUS 240-E40L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Starts August 26.
62561	BUS 240-E80M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 23.
62562	BUS 240-E81W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 23.

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