The Course Includes Issues Such As: Contracts, Torts, Legal/Political/Economic Aspects Of Ethics And The Law, U.C.C., Antitrust Law, Employment Law, Administrative Law, Securities Law, And International Business Law Topics.

The legal system and business policies and practices in the United States are closely related.  Few aspects of how one manages a business can be accomplished without attending to various legal requirements.  This course is intended to introduce business majors to the legal system and the forces of government and law, which establish, enforce, and interpret "Public Law".  This will include an examination of legal and business ethics, legislation, and administrative rules and regulations and administrative and judicial decisions, which govern or affect the conduct of business.  The subject matter of this course is dynamic and ever changing.  Current issues affecting public law will be stressed.

• To understand fundamental concepts of law.
• To understand the interface of law and business.
• To recognize and apply law to aspects of business.

The College of Business cares about the quality of your education. For more information please visit the Assurance of Learning website to learn more on the College’s commitment to this initiative.

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR FALL 2020

At the core of the FIU repopulation plan is the health and welfare of our students, our employees and all of those who step foot on our campus. These are the goals of the Panthers Protecting Panthers (P3) program. Every student participating in any FIU Business in-person class does so with the implicit agreement that they fully comply with the guidelines of P3, taking personal responsibility for protecting themselves and others in the community. Professors will not be responsible for enforcing social distancing or face covering policies, and they will maintain the right to ask a non-compliant student to leave a particular class and report the noncompliant behavior to the Office of Student Conduct. Faculty also have the right to end a class session any time they feel unsafe due to students not following established classroom health and safety protocols. We appreciate your partnership in keeping a safe learning and teaching environment for all.

Please review the FIU's Policies and Netiquette webpage. The policies webpage contains essential information regarding guidelines relevant to all courses at FIU, as well as additional information about acceptable netiquette for online courses.

As a member of the FIU community you are expected to be knowledgeable about the behavioral expectations set forth in the FIU Student Code of Conduct.

For all FIU students admitted to the College of Business for the Fall 2016 and later terms, the following apply. Earn a “C” in all upper-division Business Core Courses. Each of the nine upper-division Business Core Courses cannot be attempted more than three times. Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade, are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment.

For all FIU students initially starting a program within the College of Business since the Fall 2016 term, the GPA earned for the seven lower-division Common Prerequisite Course (or equivalent) credit hours must be 2.5 or higher. Additionally, students must earn a “C” or higher in each of the seven lower-division Common Prerequisite Courses (or equivalents). Further, each of these courses cannot be attempted more than twice. Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade, are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment.

Common Prerequisite Courses include:

1.      ACG 2021, Accounting for Decisions
2.      ACG 3301, Accounting for Planning and Control
3.      CGS 2100, Microcomputer Applications for Business
4.      ECO 2013, Principles of Macroeconomics
5.      ECO 2023, Principles of Microeconomics
6.      MAC 2233, Calculus for Business
7.      STA 2023, Statistics for Business and Economics

College of Business students starting a program since the Fall 2016 term, (a) failing to complete the seven Common Prerequisite Courses (or equivalents) with a 2.5 or higher, or (b) failing to pass any of the seven Common Prerequisite Course (or equivalents) in two attempts, can no longer continue to pursue any major within the College of Business.

Effective Fall 2017 and going forward, each student within the College of Business gets two drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades, in their first 60 credits attempted as a College of Business student. Each College of Business student gets two additional drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades, in the second 60 credits attempted. Unused drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades, do not carry over from the first 60 credits attempted to the second 60 credits attempted. Students entering the College of Business as transfer students with an A.A. degree from a Florida public college or with 60 or more transfer credits earned from another college or university only get two drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades. Students with disabilities who need to drop a course due to disability-related reasons are allowed to petition for additional drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades. Students who can document extenuating circumstances may petition the College for additional drops. Approval to drop additional courses in excess of those allowed must be obtained from the College of Business.

Florida International University is a community dedicated to generating and imparting knowledge through excellent teaching and research, the rigorous and respectful exchange of ideas, and community service. All students should respect the right of others to have an equitable opportunity to learn and to honestly demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students are expected to adhere to a standard of academic conduct, which demonstrates respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of the University. All students are deemed by the University to understand that if they are found responsible for academic misconduct, they will be subject to the Academic Misconduct procedures and sanctions, as outlined in the Student Handbook.

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) collaborates with university faculty to provide inclusive learning environments. If you have a disability and plan to utilize academic accommodations, additional information may be found in the DRC's website: drc.fiu.edu.

One of the greatest barriers to taking an online course is a lack of basic computer literacy. By computer literacy we mean being able to manage and organize computer files efficiently, and learning to use your computer's operating system and software quickly and easily. Keep in mind that this is not a computer literacy course; but students enrolled in online courses are expected to have moderate proficiency using a computer. Please go to the "What's Required" webpage to find out more information on this subject.

Privacy Policy Statements for partners and Vendors

• Canvas
• Microsoft
• Adobe
• Google
• ProctorU
• HonorLock (PDF)
• Turnitin
• NBC Learn
• OpenStax
• Adobe Connect
• Respondus LockDown Browser
• Zoom

Please visit our Technical Requirements webpage for additional information.

The Disability Resource Center collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and community members to create diverse learning environments that are usable, equitable, inclusive and sustainable. The DRC provides FIU students with disabilities the necessary support to successfully complete their education and participate in activities available to all students. If you have a diagnosed disability and plan to utilize academic accommodations, please contact the Center at 305-348-3532 or visit them at the Graham Center GC 190.

For additional assistance please contact FIU's Disability Resource Center.

Web Accessibility Statements for Partners and Vendors

• Please visit our ADA Compliance webpage for additional information about accessibility involving the tools used in this course.

Florida International University is a community dedicated to generating and imparting knowledge through excellent teaching and research, the rigorous and respectful exchange of ideas and community service. All students should respect the right of others to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly to demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students are expected to adhere to a standard of academic conduct, which demonstrates respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of the University. All students are deemed by the University to understand that if they are found responsible for academic misconduct, they will be subject to the Academic Misconduct procedures and sanctions, as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Academic Misconduct includes: Cheating – The unauthorized use of books, notes, aids, electronic sources; or assistance from another person with respect to examinations, course assignments, field service reports, class recitations; or the unauthorized possession of examination papers or course materials, whether originally authorized or not. Plagiarism – The use and appropriation of another’s work without any indication of the source and the representation of such work as the student’s own. Any student who fails to give credit for ideas, expressions or materials taken from another source, including internet sources, is responsible for plagiarism.

Learn more about the academic integrity policies and procedures as well as student resources that can help you prepare for a successful semester.

If you are looking for help for yourself or a fellow classmate, Panthers Care encourages you to express any concerns you may come across as it relates to any personal behavior concerns or worries you have, for the classmate’s well-being or yours; you are encouraged to share your concerns with FIU’s Panthers Care website.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers free and confidential help for anxiety, depression, stress, and other concerns that life brings. Professional counselors are available for same-day appointments. Don’t wait to call 305-348-2277 to set up a time to talk or visit the online self-help portal.

Admission to Upper Division Business (UDBBU) Program

Review the course catalog page for prerequisites information.

This course has online quizzes and discussion boards, meaning that these components of course work will be conducted online. Expectations for performance require a degree of self-motivation, self-discipline, and technology skills that can make them more demanding for some students.

Students are expected to:

• Review the how to get started information located in the course content
• Introduce yourself to the class during the first week by posting a self introduction in the appropriate discussion forum
• Take the practice quiz to ensure that your computer is compatible with Blackboard
• Interact online with instructor/s and peers
• Review and follow the course calendar
• Submit assignments by the corresponding deadline
• CLASS ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY  - ATTENDANCE WILL BE TRACKED ELECTRONICALLY- SYLLABUS MAY BE ADJUSTED IN CLASS - STUDENTS ARE SOLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DEADLINES AND ANY ANNOUNCED ADJUSTMENTS. 
• ACADEMIC HONESTY - Any student misconduct with attendance, will receive a failing grade for the course and subject to University discipline.  All students must submit their own work.  Written work must have proper citations.  Any quizzes or tests must be completed without any authorized aids.  Any student using unauthorized assistance in any assignment will receive a failing grade for the course. 

ALL EXAMS SCHEDULES AND OTHER DEADLINES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.  There will be no make up exams.  Quizzes and ALL assignments must be completed as per the schedule.  They will not be unlocked except in extreme circumstances.  Latitude will be considered for extensions or make-ups only if an advance request is made and good cause is demonstrated. Mid-term vacations, business pressures, or conflicts with other courses will not be considered good cause for make-ups or extensions. Emergencies, which may require time extensions, or make-ups, which cannot be anticipated in advance and are beyond the student's control, will only be considered if appropriate proof of the existence of the emergency is provided.  The Professor reserves the discretion to determine whether to allow any extensions or make-ups.

Communication in this course will take place via Email.  You will receive the fastest response when communicating with your Professor via email.

Keep in mind that forum discussions are public, and care should be taken when determining what to post.

THIS COURSE HAS FIVE DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENTS.  DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS ARE ON CANVAS.

You have been randomly assigned to a Discussion Group. YOU MUST CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY IF FOR SOME REASON AFTER THE START DATE OF THE FIRST DISCUSSION, YOU ARE NOT IN A GROUP.   You are responsible for insuring you are in a group.  You will use your Group's Discussion Board to post the assigned questions. 

To access your Group's Discussion Board:

•     Click on the "Discussion" link on the course menu (left hand side)
•     You will be able to see your group's number as well as members of your group 
•     Failure to properly follow directions and post may result in a student not receiving credit.

You must only post a thread and respond to a thread under the Discussion 1 Forum, in order to receive a grade. DO NOT create your own forum to respond, instead create a Thread inside of the Forum. Also remember that you must make at least 3 postings (1 that answers the original question and at least 2 postings in response to at least two other class members). 

• YOU MUST FIRST POST YOUR ORIGINAL DISCUSSION ON THE TURNITIN section.   Failure to do so will result in zero credit.  AFTER posting at turnitin, you are then to copy and paste the identical discussion into the assignment page.
• Each Discussion requires every student to post their contribution by the due date in the course calendar (Fridays by 11:00 PM).  Additionally, for the same discussion forum, students will be required to compose TWO (2) replies to other student's post by 11:00 PM the following Monday night.  YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL components for each Discussion (TURNITIN, ORIGINAL POST AND A MINIMUM OF TWO REPLY POSTS) assigned in order to receive credit.  Failure to post ALL components will result in no credit earned.

Late Discussion Posts are not accepted.

Assignment Expectations:

• Must be completed on time.
• Must follow all instructions to receive credit.

Please note that the following information applies to your course as it requires the use of Turnitin to submit your assignments.

• Review the detailed Turnitin Student Canvas Guide on how to submit your assignments and how to review the Grademark comments (feedback) from your professor.
• In support of Academic Integrity at Florida International University, Turnitin will be used to review the papers that you submit in this course.  Turnitin does not determine whether plagiarism has taken place or not.  Turnitin will also not be used as a punitive tool or measure.  The instructor of this class will use the reports that Turnitin generates as a basis for the thorough evaluation of the authenticity and originality of your work and the work of your classmates.

In order to mitigate any issues with your computer and online assessments, it is very important that you take the "Practice Quiz" from each computer you will be using to take your graded quizzes and exams. It is your responsibility to make sure your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements.

Please note assessments in this course are not compatible with mobile devices and should not be taken through a mobile phone or a tablet. If you need further assistance please contact UTS.

Quizzes and Test will be administered using the Respondus Lockdown Browser on the following dates (be sure to pay close attention to dates as all Quizzes/Tests do not fall on the traditional days of the week):

• Quiz 1: Available Jan 24 from 5:00 PM until Jan 25 at 10:00 PM 
• Quiz 2: Available Feb 7 from 5:00 PM until Feb 8 at 10:00 PM 
• Quiz 3: Available Feb 14 from 5:00 PM until Feb 15 at 10:00 PM 
• Midterm Examination: FEB 21  from 5:00 PM until FEB 22 at 10:00 PM 
• Quiz 4  Available March 7 from 5:00 PM until March 8 at 10:00 PM
• Quiz 5: Available March 14 from 5:00 PM until March 15 at 10:00 PM
• TEST 2: Available MARCH 21  from 5:00 PM until MARCH 22  at 10:00 PM 
• Quiz 6: Available April 4 from 5:00 PM until April 5 at 10:00 PM
• Final Exam: Available APRIL 21 from 4:00 PM until APRIL 22 at 11:00 PM

You will have 1 attempt and 30 minutes to complete each quiz during its availability window.  Exams are 50 questions and 90 minutes.  QUIZZES AND EXAMS CLOSE AS INDICATED.   If you log on at 9:55 pm, exam will close at 10:00pm.  

No retakes will be allowed for any quiz OR exam.

QUIZZES AND EXAMS MUST BE TAKEN WHEN SCHEDULED.  THE DEFAULT RULE IS QUIZZES AND EXAMS WILL NOT BE UNLOCKED OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLISHED TIME.  Extenuating circumstances warranting a reset quiz are at the sole discretion of the professor.

Zoom is a video conference tool that you can use to interact with your professor and fellow students by sharing screens, chatting, broadcasting live video/audio, and taking part in other interactive online activities. We will be utilizing this tool to conduct ALL CLASS LECTURES - ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY and will be tracked wil poll questions throughout the lecture.   If you do not answer the questions, you will be marked absent.

Access the Zoom Test Meeting Room. This meeting room is available to test out the software before joining an actual session.

Reference the provided links to access Zoom student tutorials to learn about the tool, how to access your meeting room, and share your screen.

• Download Zoom.
• Login to Zoom through Desktop Application
• Enable and Test Audio & Webcam.
• Schedule a meeting or Join a Zoom meeting.
• Invite others to join meeting.
• Chat (Professors) - Students look at attendees section for instructions.
• Share My Screen.
• Record a Local Zoom meeting.
• Host Control in Meetings.
• Getting Started with iOS.
• Getting Started with Android.