Business Law and Regulation (BLR)              Course Schedules

The complete description of the Department of Finance and Law is found in the College of Business Administration.

Descriptions of courses approved for the University Program appear in italic type.

Distance Learning Courses: Courses in the department approved for offering in a distance learning format include: BLR 202

BLR 110 Alternative Dispute Resolution in Business and Society 3(3-0) F
Alternatives to court litigation for resolving disputes in business and society. Techniques of negotiation, mediation and arbitration are examined and illustrated with student participation.

BLR 197 Special Topics 1-6(Spec) D
Selected topics of interest to students which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on the student's transcript.

BLR 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Law 3(3-0) F, Sp
A course to introduce future entrepreneurs to the legal requirements for forming a business in Michigan. Identical to ENT 200. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

BLR 202 Legal Environment of Business 3(3-0) F, Sp, Su
Introduction to the concept and use of law as a social institution. Open to both nonbusiness and business students. (Group III-B)

BLR 222 The Search for Racial Justice Through Law 3(3-0) F, Sp, Su
Chronicles and evaluates the use of law by racial minorities in America in the search for justice. (Group IV-C)

BLR 297 Special Topics 1-6(Spec) D
Selected topics of interest to students which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on the student's transcript.

BLR 302 Law of Agreements 3(3-0) F, Sp, Su
Topics include common law contracts, sales, commercial paper, secured transactions. Special emphasis upon the economic setting and modern development of the legal doctrines. Prerequisites: BLR 202; 56 semester hours.

BLR 325 Women and the Law 3(3-0) Sp
Examines perceptions and behavior toward women and their struggle for change so as to achieve gender equality through use of the law. Identical to WST 325. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. (Group III-A)

BLR 327 Legal Research 3(3-0) D
Focuses on the importance of legal research as well as teaching methods of finding, analyzing, and evaluating the law. Open to both business and nonbusiness students. Prerequisites: BLR 202; 56 semester hours.

BLR 328 Employment Law 3(3-0) F
A survey of the regulation of employment and personnel function, nationally and internationally. Prerequisites: BLR 202; 56 semester hours.

BLR 360 Construction Law 3(3-0) Sp
Law and legal issues most commonly encountered in the construction industry studied primarily through case studies. Common construction contract clauses reviewed. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours

BLR 365 Native American Justice Through Law 3(3-0) F
Examines the legal and historical foundations and current application of the law with respect to the Native American's struggle for recognition and autonomy. Prerequisite:  56 semester hours.  (Group IV-C)

BLR 390 Law of Enterprise Organization 3(3-0) D
Survey of laws regulating the creation, operation, and termination of agencies, partnerships, and corporations. Prerequisites: BLR 202; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BLR 397 Special Topics in Business 1-6(Spec) D
Selected problems of interest to students which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on the student's transcript. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BLR 410 Regulatory Law 3(3-0) Sp
Survey of major regulatory programs affecting business decision-making, including antitrust, securities regulation, labor-employment law, environmental-land use regulation, utility regulation, administrative law. Prerequisites: BLR 202; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

BLR 445 Personal Estate Planning 3(3-0) Sp
Fundamentals of estate planning for personal use and professional training. Professional topics target applications in trust administration, accounting, and personal financial planning. Identical to FIN 445. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: FIN 347; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor or permission of the department chairperson.

BLR 491 Independent Studies 1-6(Spec) D
Directed reading or research on an approved topic. Open to seniors in good academic standing. Prerequisites: prior permission of instructor and department chairperson; 86 semester hours.

BLR 521 Environmental Law and Policy 3(3-0) F
A survey of environmental laws and policies that affect business decision making, stressing macroenvironmental considerations and major Michigan environmental issues. Prerequisites: BLR 202 or ENV 101, or permission of instructor; completion of 86 hours; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor or permission of MBA director or MBE advisor.

BLR 565 The International Legal Environment of Business 3(3-0) D
Examines global legal environments that affect business and international business relationships. Prerequisites: BLR 202; 86 semester hours completed and admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor or graduate status.

BLR 597 Special Topics 1-6(Spec) D
Selected problems of interest to students which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on the student's transcript. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

For 600 and 700 level course descriptions consult the current Graduate Bulletin.

BLR 600 Legal and Social Environment of Business 3(3-0) D

BLR 631 Public Policy and Regulated Industries 3(3-0) D

Credit Limitation. BLR 597 is subject to graduate credit limitation under the policy covering unspecified content or variable credit.

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