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Associate-to-Bachelor's in Business Law

1 Year
Duration
14
Courses
84
Credit Hours
$24,000
Total Cost

This completion track is designed for students holding an Associate Degree who want to advance into contract law, employment law, and regulatory compliance. Students build on foundational legal knowledge to support broader business legal functions.

Offered in a flexible one-year format, the program allows transfer credit to apply toward the 84 required credit hours, and a capstone bridge project has students analyze a real business legal scenario. Graduates are prepared for roles such as legal coordinator or compliance analyst.

1
Core Courses
8 Courses
BA 031
Introduction to Business
A foundational look at how organizations are structured, financed, and run in today's competitive marketplace.
  • Business ownership structures and formation
  • Roles of key business functions
  • Introduction to the global business environment
BA 064
Marketing Essentials
An introduction to identifying customer needs and building strategies that connect products with the people who want them.
  • The four Ps of marketing
  • Segmenting and targeting audiences
  • Building a basic marketing plan
BA 226
Business Communication
Building the written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills needed to succeed in a professional business setting.
  • Professional writing and correspondence
  • Effective presentation techniques
  • Interpersonal and cross-functional communication
BA 375
Fundamentals of Accounting
An introduction to the accounting cycle and the financial statements that record and report business activity.
  • The accounting equation and double-entry system
  • Preparing income statements and balance sheets
  • Recording and adjusting journal entries
BA 608
Introduction to Finance
Core concepts of financial management, including how businesses raise, allocate, and manage capital.
  • Time value of money principles
  • Sources of business financing
  • Basic risk and return concepts
BA 686
Management & Administration
Practical grounding in planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily operations of a business unit.
  • Principles of organizational planning
  • Supervising and coordinating teams
  • Administrative decision-making basics
BA 707
E-Business
An exploration of how digital technology and the internet are reshaping commerce, operations, and customer engagement.
  • E-commerce business models
  • Digital marketing and online customer engagement
  • Technology infrastructure for online business
BA 785
Human Resources
An overview of the practices organizations use to recruit, develop, and retain a productive workforce.
  • Recruitment and selection processes
  • Employee training and performance management
  • Compensation, benefits, and workplace policy
2
Specialist Courses
6 Courses
BLW 105
Introduction to Business Law
Covers the basic legal environment businesses operate within.
  • Overview of the legal system for business
  • Basic types of business law
  • Introduction to legal terminology
BLW 119
Contract Law Basics
Introduces the basic elements of a legally binding contract.
  • Basic elements of a valid contract
  • Introduction to breach of contract
  • Simple contract examples
BLW 133
Business Formation Basics
Covers the basic legal structures used to form a business.
  • Comparing business entity types
  • Basic business registration concepts
  • Introduction to liability protection
BLW 247
Employment Law
Covers the legal issues that arise in the employer-employee relationship.
  • Basic employment law protections
  • Workplace discrimination law basics
  • Managing legal risk in hiring and termination
BLW 359
Regulatory Compliance for Business
Covers the regulatory requirements businesses must navigate.
  • Overview of common business regulations
  • Building a basic compliance program
  • Managing regulatory risk
BLW 471
Intellectual Property Basics
Covers the basics of protecting business intellectual property.
  • Basic trademark and copyright concepts
  • Introduction to patents
  • Protecting trade secrets
$24,000
Total Program Cost
$286
Per Credit Hour
84
Total Credit Hours

Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.

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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.

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