BUS 110.5
Business Law for Digital Media · 3 credits · Fall 2026
Requirements
Prerequisite:English Proficiency Index 55+ or ESL 94 or higher and Math Proficiency Index of 40+
About this course
This course surveys the American legal system and the basic law of contracts as it relates to business in the 21st century. Reference is made to typical business transactions both traditional and electronic, and by a study of pertinent cases, how the various principles of contract law apply to them. Additionally, this course examines at how courts, legislatures, and regulators confront the major legal issues that the Internet poses. Major topics include: how legally-enforceable contracts are made online; how courts determine jurisdiction over online transactions; intellectual property rules as they relate to digital assets such as music, video, and online texts; control over Internet domain names; liability of intermediaries such as Internet Service Providers and search engines; and online privacy protections.
Seat status as of Oct 3, 6:47 AM ET. Seats can change between refreshes.
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