Introduction to Business Law - BUS 240 at New River 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 New River Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
60629 BUS 240-35 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-20 Virtual WW

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
76041 BUS 240-35 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual WW
This course includes an additional fee for the cost of digital textbooks (ebooks) and/or other digital course resources. Go to https://www.nr.edu/access for more information on this additional fee.
76043 BUS 240-36 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-23 Virtual WW
This is a ten-week course that will start September 23 and end December 11.

Spring 2027 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
42384 BUS 240-35 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-20 Virtual WW
This course includes an additional fee for the cost of digital textbooks (ebooks) and/or other digital course resources. Go to https://www.nr.edu/access for more information on this additional fee.
42385 BUS 240-36 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-02-15 Virtual WW
This course includes an additional fee for the cost of digital textbooks (ebooks) and/or other digital course resources. Go to https://www.nr.edu/access for more information on this additional fee.
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