Certificate in Business Law Program

Introduction

The CSULB College of Business through its Legal Studies in Business Program and Legal Resource Center is offering a complimentary Certificate in Business Law. This eight-week program provides small business owners or individuals thinking about starting a business, an opportunity to understand basic legal concepts and procedures to build a successful and sustainable business model. No legal background or prerequisites are required. All material is provided.

COB LRC
College of Business

Benefits

  • Ability to understand the law
  • Knowing your rights
  • Navigating the legal systems

Spring 2023 Closed 

Spring 2024 Opens May 2023   

Registration Closed 

Why Register?

Upon completion of this course, attendees will acquire the following:

  • Understanding the various sources of U.S. Law
  • Comprehension of both civil and criminal procedure
  • Obtain skills to read a contract in relation to state and federal laws.
  • Know how to register a fictitious business name (dba) and business.
  • Recognize the value of the Intellectual Property and registration process.
  • Apprehend real property issues including Tenant and Landlord

 

College of Business Building

Explore the various aspects of Business Law as you follow your learning path through the weekly modules of this online course.

  • Orientation module Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1 Introduction to U.S. Law including sources of law, civil procedure
  • Module 2 Business Entities - dbas, Sole Proprietorships and General Partnership
  • Module 3 Business Entities – LLC, LP, Corporations and other hybrid entities
  • Module 4 Intellectual Property with focus on Trademarks
  • Module 5 Employment law including contract review and discrimination
  • Module 6 Real Property with focus on Tenant/Landlord Rights
  • Module 7 Criminal and Constitutional law including criminal procedure
  • Module 8 Funding and other Monetary Sources