Advance Your Career in Business Law

Upgrade your associate degree to a bachelor’s in business law, mastering corporate regulations, contract law, and legal compliance in dynamic business environments.

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The Associate to Bachelor’s Degree in Business Law prepares students with in-depth knowledge of corporate law, commercial regulations, contracts, and dispute resolution. Students develop legal research, critical thinking, and negotiation skills essential for professional practice in the business and corporate world. Graduates are qualified for roles such as corporate legal advisor, compliance officer, contract manager, legal analyst, or business consultant. The program also lays a strong foundation for further studies in law or specialized certifications, ensuring sustainable career growth and the ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory environments effectively.

Detailed Information About The Course

Introduction to Business

This course will introduce you to the principles and functions of business. Business will be discussed as a part of a total social, political and economic environment. The various functional areas of business will be discussed: economic systems, forms of business ownership, management, human relations, marketing, accounting and finance.

Marketing Essentials

This course is designed to introduce you to the basic marketing concepts. It provides an overview of the marketing functions of selling, promotion, and distribution along with marketing research and strategic marketing process.

Business Communication

This course is designed to give you a comprehensive view of communication, its scope and importance in business, and the role of communication in establishing a favorable outside the firm environment, as well as an effective internal communications program.

Fundamentals of Accounting

The Fundamentals of Accounting course provides you with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of accounting; including Accounting Laws and Processes. This course focuses on user orientation of financial accounting, the uses of financial statements, how to analyze a business entity, and how the accounting system is structured.

Introduction to Finance

Introduction to Finance is a course that introduces basic principles of finance. Through this course, you will be able to develop a fundamental understanding of the finance world, which will help you build a base for pursuing a career in the financial industry.

Management & Administration

The course is designed to discuss management theories, concepts, techniques, and practices in the context of complex, dynamic, changing and globalizing business world. Applying the functional or process approach to the study of management, the discussion will cover all main management functions: planning, organizing, directing and controlling.

E-Business

This course explores what an e-business is and how it is managed. E-Business is an interdisciplinary topic encompassing both business and technology. The major characteristics, opportunities, and limitations of this form of business are explored.

Human Resources

This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today’s organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, appraisal, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and issues such as diversity training etc. are analyzed.

Fundamentals of Business Law

This course delves into the fundamental principles and practices of business law. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of legal concepts and how they apply to business operations.

Introduction to Business Law

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of business law. It covers the principles, strategies, and applications essential for understanding and navigating legal issues in the business world.

Business Law Analysis

This course provides an in-depth exploration of analytical techniques used in business law. It covers the tools and methods used to analyze legal issues and support decision-making processes in business contexts.

Business Law Applications

This course examines the practical applications of business law. It focuses on the use of legal tools and techniques to manage operations and support decision-making in various organizational contexts.

Business Law Strategies

This course covers the strategic aspects of business law. It focuses on the development and implementation of legal strategies that align with organizational goals and enhance business performance.

Business Law Principles

This course explores the core principles of business law. It covers the fundamental theories and practices essential for effective legal analysis and decision-making within organizations.

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Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Our courses are designed with direct input from industry experts, ensuring that the skills you gain are current, practical, and aligned with real-world demands. You’ll graduate with knowledge that employers are actively seeking, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

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Flexible Learning Experience

We understand that every student has unique needs and commitments. That’s why our programs offer flexible schedules, online access, and personalized learning paths, allowing you to balance education with your career and personal life.

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Expert Faculty & Support

Our dedicated faculty members bring both academic excellence and professional experience to the classroom. Combined with comprehensive student support services, you will have the guidance, mentorship, and resources you need to succeed at every stage of your learning journey.

We’ve Got Your Back, Every Step of the Way

At CUO, you’re never alone on your academic journey. From day one, you’ll have access to dedicated academic advisors, career counselors, writing and research support, peer tutoring, and mental health resources. Our online learning environments are designed to be interactive and collaborative, ensuring a smooth educational experience. Plus, you’ll benefit from networking events, industry guest lectures, and career workshops that prepare you for life beyond graduation.

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We believe that financial constraints shouldn’t hinder your future. CUO offers a range of merit-based, need-based, and international student scholarships for accounting majors. You may qualify for up to 80% tuition coverage based on your academic achievements or financial need. Additional scholarships are available for working adults, women in business, and underrepresented communities. Apply early to secure your financial aid and make your accounting degree more accessible than ever.

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What You Need to Enroll In This Program

Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Course Fee

$18,480

Credit Hours

Depends on subjects

Duration of Program

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

What Our Students Say

From classroom learning to career breakthroughs, our students have seen it all. Their success stories highlight the impact of our teaching, support, and industry preparation.

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Introduction to business

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding the u.s. business system.
    Understanding the environments of business.
    Conducting business ethically and responsibly.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding entrepreneurship and new ventures.
    Understanding the global context of business.
    Managing the business enterprise .
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Organizing the business enterprise .
    Managing human resources and labor relations.
    Motivating and leading employees.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding marketing processes and consumer behavior.
    Developing and pricing products.
    Distributing products.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Promoting products.
    Producing goods and services.
    Managing for productivity and quality.
    Managing information systems and communication technology.
    Understanding principles of accounting.
    Understanding money and banking.
    Understanding securities and investments.
    Understanding financial and risk management.

Marketing Essentials

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Marketing: managing profitable customer relationships
    Company and marketing strategy: partnering to build customer relationships
    The marketing environment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing marketing information
    Consumer markets and consumer buyer behavior
    Business markets and business buyer behavior
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Customer-driven marketing strategy: creativing value for target customers
    Product, services, and branding strategies
    New-product development and life-cycle strategies
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Pricing products: understanding and capturing customer value
    Pricing products: pricing strategies
    Marketing channels and supply chain management
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Retailing and wholesaling
    Communicating customer value: integrated marketing communication strategy
    Advertising and public relations
    Personal selling and sales promotion
    Direct and online marketing: building direct customer relationships
    Creating competitive advantage
    The global marketplace
    Marketing ethics and social responsibility

Business communication

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding business communication in todays workplace
    Communicating in teams and mastering listening and nonverbal communication
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Planning business messages
    Writing business messages
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Completing business messages
    Choosing and using media for brief messages
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Writing routine and positive messages
    Writing negative messages
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Writing persuasive messages
    Understanding and planning reports and proposals
    Writing and completing reports and proposals
    Preparing and giving oral presentations
    Building careers and writing rsums
    Applying and interviewing for employment

Fundamentals of accounting

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Accounting and the business environment
    Recording business transactions
    The adjusting process
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Completing the accounting cycle
    Accounting for a retail business
    Internal control and cash
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Receivables
    Inventory
    Long-term assets: plant assets and intangibles
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Current liabilities and payroll
    Corporations and stockholders' equity
    Long-term liabilities
    The statement of cash flows
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Financial statement analysis.
    Introduction to management accounting
    Job order costing
    Process costing
    Cost-volume-profit analysis
    The master budget and responsibility accounting
    Flexible budgets and standard costs
    Special business decisions and capital budgeting

Introduction to finance

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An introduction to the foundations of financial management - the ties that bind
    The financial markets and interest rates
    Understanding financial statements and cash flows
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Evaluating a firm's financial performance
    The time value of money
    Risk and return
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Bond valuation
    Stock valuation
    Capital-budgeting techniques and practice
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cash flows and other topics in capital budgeting
    Cost of capital
    Determining the financing mix
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Dividend policy and internal financing
    Short-term financial planning
    Working-capital management
    Current asset management
    International business finance

Management & administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to management and organizations.
    Management yesterday and today.
    Organizational culture and environment: the constraints.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing in a global environment.
    Social responsibility and managerial ethics.
    Decision-making: the essence of the manager's job.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Foundations of planning.
    Strategic management.
    Planning tools and techniques.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Organizational structure and design.
    Communication and information technology.
    Human resource management.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing change and innovation.
    Foundations of behavior.
    Understanding groups and teams.
    Motivating employees.
    Leadership.
    Foundations of control.
    Operations and value chain management

E-business

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Overview of ec.
    E-commerce market mechanisms.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Reatailing in e-commerce: products and services.
    Consumer behavior, customer service, and advertising.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Company-centric b2b and collaborative commerce.
    Public b2b exchanges.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Intrabusiness, e-government, c2c, e-learning, and more.
    Mobile commerce.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Laws, ethics, and cyber crime.
    Payments and order fulfillment.
    E-strategy, internet communities, and global ec.
    Infrastructure and application development.

Human resources

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introducing hrm
    Human resource strategy and planning
    Recruitment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Selection: shortlisting and interviews
    The employment relationship
    Introduction to the learning process
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Learning and development programmes
    Performance appraisal and performance management
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Payment systems
    Managing employee welfare
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Health and safety
    Partnership, employee involvement and high performance working
    Discipline and grievance
    Dismissal, redundancy and outplacement

Fundamentals of Business Law

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Core Legal Concepts of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Introduction to Core Legal Concepts
  • Legal Framework for Businesses
  • Role of Law in Business
  In Section 2 Corporate Law of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Formation and Dissolution of Corporations
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance
  • Shareholder Rights and Responsibilities
  In Section 3 Commercial Transactions of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Sales and Lease Contracts
  • Secured Transactions
  • Negotiable Instruments
  In Section 4 Regulatory Compliance of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Regulatory Environment
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Enforcement and Penalties
  In Section 5 Dispute Resolution of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Litigation Process
  • Arbitration and Mediation

Introduction to Business Law

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Foundations of Business Law of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Overview of Business Law
  • Sources of Business Law
  • Legal Systems and Jurisdictions
  In Section 2 Contract Law of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Elements of a Contract
  • Types of Contracts
  • Breach of Contract and Remedies
  In Section 3 Business Organizations of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Types of Business Entities
  • Formation and Structure
  • Corporate Governance
  In Section 4 Employment Law of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Employment Contracts
  • Employee Rights and Responsibilities
  • Labor Relations and Disputes
  In Section 5 Intellectual Property Law of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents
  • Trade Secrets and Confidentiality
  • Intellectual Property Protection

Business Law Analysis

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Legal Research and Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Techniques for Conducting Legal Research
  • Analyzing Legal Precedents
  • Legal Writing and Reporting
  In Section 2 Contract Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Analyzing Contract Terms and Conditions
  • Identifying Potential Legal Issues
  • Contract Negotiation and Drafting
  In Section 3 Corporate Law Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Analyzing Corporate Governance Practices
  • Assessing Compliance with Corporate Law
  • Evaluating Shareholder Agreements
  In Section 4 Employment Law Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Analyzing Employment Contracts
  • Assessing Workplace Policies and Practices
  • Evaluating Legal Risks in Employment
  In Section 5 Intellectual Property Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Conducting IP Audits
  • Analyzing IP Infringement Cases
  • Evaluating IP Protection Strategies

Business Law Applications

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Legal Software and Tools of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Overview of Legal Software
  • Implementation and Integration
  • Customizing Tools for Legal Needs
  In Section 2 Contract Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Principles of Contract Management
  • Managing Contract Lifecycle
  • Monitoring and Enforcing Contracts
  In Section 3 Corporate Legal Compliance of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ensuring Compliance with Legal Requirements
  • Conducting Legal Audits
  • Reporting and Disclosure Obligations
  In Section 4 Dispute Resolution Applications of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Practical Approaches to Dispute Resolution
  • Negotiation and Mediation Techniques
  • Effective Use of Litigation and Arbitration
  In Section 5 Case Studies and Best Practices of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Real-World Applications of Business Law
  • Lessons Learned from Legal Practice
  • Industry Best Practices

Business Law Strategies

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Strategic Legal Planning of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Legal Strategies
  • Strategic Planning Process
  • Implementing and Monitoring Legal Strategies
  In Section 2 Risk Management Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Identifying and Assessing Legal Risks
  • Designing Risk Mitigation Plans
  • Monitoring and Reviewing Risks
  In Section 3 Corporate Governance Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Strengthening Corporate Governance
  • Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements
  • Enhancing Corporate Accountability
  In Section 4 Dispute Resolution Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Selecting Appropriate Dispute Resolution Methods
  • Negotiation and Settlement
  • Effective Use of Arbitration and Mediation
  In Section 5 Strategic Use of Intellectual Property of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Protecting and Leveraging IP Assets
  • IP Portfolio Management
  • IP Licensing and Commercialization

Business Law Principles

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Principles of Contract Law of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Formation and Elements of Contracts
  • Performance and Breach of Contracts
  • Remedies for Breach of Contract
  In Section 2 Principles of Corporate Law of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Corporate Structure and Governance
  • Duties of Directors and Officers
  • Shareholder Rights and Powers
  In Section 3 Principles of Employment Law of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Employment Contracts and Agreements
  • Employee Rights and Protections
  • Workplace Discrimination and Harassment
  In Section 4 Principles of Intellectual Property Law of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Copyright, Patent, and Trademark Law
  • Trade Secret Protection
  • Intellectual Property Infringement
  In Section 5 Principles of Regulatory Law of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Understanding Regulatory Frameworks
  • Compliance and Enforcement
  • Legal Risk Management