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.

5220. Employment Law

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Open only to M.B.A, M.S. in Social Responsibility and Impact in Business students, and M.S. in Human Resource Management students, others with consent.

Grading Basis: Graded

This course explores the legal and ethical issues implicated in the modern workplace and the employer-employee relationship. Students learn about important legal and ethical issues implicated in hiring, firing, discrimination, harassment, and accommodation of employees. Emphasis will also be placed on legal and ethical issues at work such as family leave, safety and health, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students gain experience in how to prevent disputes, minimize legal risk, and apply employment law principles for beneficial social responsibility and impact.

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