2022-2023 Registration Guide

CONCENTRATIONS

Business Law and Financial Services

Students may pursue a Concentration certificate in Business Law and Financial Services.

Requirements

Continued enrollment in the Business Law and Financial Services Concentration is contingent upon the student:

• Completing the four (4) required core courses (13- 14 credits);

• Completing either an externship with a business, corporate, finance or tax placement OR a Concentration Practicum course (at least 2 credits); • Completing at least six (6 credits) additional elective course credits so that it is possible to complete the required 21 credits in approved Business Law and Financial Services Concentration courses by the time the student graduates; • Periodically reviewing the student's progress in attaining the requisite grade point averages with the Concentration Faculty Director and/or the Office of Academic Services; and • Obtaining the Concentration Faculty Directors' approval of the student's plan for completing the Concentration's writing requirement.

• Meeting the GPA Requirements for the Concentration

Courses

A. Core Courses All of the following four (4) courses are required of all Concentration students.

13 - 14 credits

Basic Federal Income Tax

4 credits

Business Entity Fundamentals

4 credits

Securities Regulation

3 credits

Transactional Skills OR Transactional Skills: Intellectual Property

3 credits OR 2 credits

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