HUTCHINGS CAREER CENTER
BUSINESS EDUCATION SYLLABUS
Course Title: Legal Environment of Business
Course Description: Legal Environment of Business is the second course in the Small
Business Development Career Pathway. This course concentrates on the legal aspects o
business ownership and management. Legal issues will include contracts, sales,
consumer law, agency and employment law, personal and real property, risk
management, environmental law, and government effects on business. The impact of
ethics on business operations will be studied. International business principles are
infused in the standards for Legal Environment of Business. Mastery of these standards
through project-based learning and leadership development activities of Future Business
Leaders of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the
global marketplace.
Prerequisites: Computer Applications and Business Essentials
Teacher: Mrs. Maggie Bruce
Course Standards: Georgia Performance Standards for Legal Environment of Business
Ethics (1-3)
Business Law (4-13)
Risk Management (14-21)
Teaching Strategies: Various technological and learning strategies will be used to assist
students in achieving the course objectives. Guest speakers and work-based learning
activities may be incorporated into this course.
Student Evaluation:
Projects, Class Participation
Tests
Quiz
Homework
Final Exam
35%
25%
15%
10%
15%
Tutoring: Tutoring is available in room 2058 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 –
5:00 p.m.
Internet Use: Students will be using the Internet for research. You will be required to
sign an Acceptable Use Policy and will be expected to follow the guidelines set forth in
the Acceptable Use Policy. Failure to follow the guidelines will result in consequences
as set forth in the Policy.
Industry Certification: The Business Department at Hutchings Career Center is
Industry Certified. Industry Certification is a program implemented to promote high
quality instruction in business education at the high school level. Industry Certification
provides recognition to high schools that have exceptional business education programs
and documents them through the use of Certification Criteria. What are the benefits to
you?
Leadership Opportunities
Career Exploration Opportunities
Opportunity to Advance Interpersonal Skills
Obtain Skills and Competencies for Employment
Program Certification Distinction
Textbook, Website, and Supplies
Textbook:
Law for Business and Personal Use, 15th Edition
Website:
www.swep.com
Supplies:
Notebook or binder to be used solely for this class, notebook
paper, pen and pencils
Final Thoughts
I look forward to having you in my class. You will find this course both challenging and
enjoyable. It will require a lot of effort from you. You will be expected to follow
assignment schedules, take notes and be prepared every day. You will be expected to
give 100%.
Mrs. Bruce
Business Education Instructor
Hutchings Career Center
PARENTS & STUDENTS: PLEASE READ THIS SYLLABUS AND COMPLETE
THE FOLLOWING.
I have read this syllabus and the guidelines/requirements for the Legal Environment of
Business and understand what I must do to achieve my maximum grade. I understand the
Policies/rules for this course and classroom and the consequences for breaking those
rules.
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Date
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