Finance, Consumer & Employment Law

The characteristics of negotiable instruments (checks and promissory notes) are discussed in some detail. There is an examination of the law related to real property transactions (real estate). Landlord - tenant relationships are reviewed. Formation of corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships, Limited Liability partnerships and Limited Liability companies and non-profit organizations are reviewed. There is also an analysis of wills, labor law, insurance law, and consumer as well as environmental law. Ethical and unethical and illegal practices in the workplaces are integrated into each topic. Securities laws and antitrust laws and examples are used. Discussion of Sarbannes Oxley (2002) and Dodd-Frank (2010) and the 2008 housing crisis are also discussed in detail. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.

This is a non-credit, workforce development course — a lower-cost way to build practical skills without enrolling in a full degree program. It's a good fit for anyone changing careers, brushing up on skills for a current job, or exploring the subject before committing to a credit-bearing program.

Coursework is delivered online through SUNY Niagara's learning platform and runs the length of the semester, with topics building week to week. Upon successful completion, students receive a Certification of Completion to document their coursework.