The business law courses introduce students to the role of the law in regulating relations among individuals, businesses, and governments. Legal studies emphasize ethical decision-making. Study of the law also encourages critical thinking and reasoning skills. Classes in international business law promote student awareness of the differences in major legal systems and global legal trends.
Legal studies afford business students contemplating law school an opportunity to explore the nexus between law and business.
The business law faculty members are qualified attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri and other jurisdictions.
The list of business law courses offered (along with their descriptions) is available in the University Bulletin under Business Administration (BUS AD), Finance and Legal Studies (FINANCE), and International Business (IB).
UMSL is the only public university in the region to carry dual AACSB accreditation for its business and accounting programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
