Bachelor of Science in Business with a Minor in Legal Studies - Western International University (WIU)

Bachelor of Science in Business with a Minor in Legal Studies

Do topics like civil law and legal research fascinate you? Would an understanding of the role of law in business and commerce or knowing how to interface with corporate legal departments help you move into management? The Legal Studies Minor builds a basic foundation in understanding the roles of law, justice, and governance and the impact these have on society, government, and business.

General Education Requirements - 60 credits

Common Body of Knowledge Requirements - 18 credits

Business Core Requirements - 15 credits

Major Requirements - 33 credits

Select five upper division elective courses (15 credits) from:
ACC, COM, CRB, FIN, HRM, IT, LGS, MGT, or MKT and no more than three courses from BEH/INS

Required (15 credits):




LGS 300 Legal Research and Writing*
LGS 310 Justice System in America
LGS 320 Alternative Dispute Resolution
LGS 400 Comparative Law*
LGS 430 Civil Procedure


and


CAP 485 Integrated Capstone* (3 credits)

Credits Required for Degree: 126

*Indicates courses requiring a prerequisite.