Graduate Course Descriptions

The following directory lists the graduate courses which the University expects to offer, although the University in no way guarantees that all such courses will be offered in any given academic year, and reserves the right to alter the list if conditions warrant. Click on the links below for a list of courses in that subject area. You may then click “View Classes” to see scheduled classes for individual courses.

5175. Business, Law, and Ethics in Modern Society

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Open only to M.B.A and M.S. in Social Responsibility and Impact in Business students, others with consent. Not open to students who have passed BLAW 5182.

Grading Basis: Graded

This course examines the legal and ethical issues relevant to business and its interaction with society. Students learn about major areas of regulation and of ethical importance, including tort liability, corporate law, employment and labor law, intellectual property law, financial regulation, social responsibility, and business ethics. Students gain experience in how to interpret and apply legal rules and ethical concepts in a variety of contexts.


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Term Class Number Campus Instruction Mode Instructor Section Session Schedule Enrollment Location Credits Grading Basis Notes
Spring 2024 11337 Hartford In Person Bird, Robert 710 Reg Mo 6:00pm‑9:00pm
39/40 GBLC 502 3.00 Graded
Spring 2024 11338 Stamford In Person Anderson, Derby 810 Reg We 6:00pm‑9:00pm
21/40 DWTN 135 3.00 Graded
Fall 2024 1014 Hartford Online Blended Bird, Robert 712 Reg Mo 6:00pm‑7:15pm
40/40 No Room Required - Online 3.00 Graded