Albers course information comes from Seattle University's 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog. All undergraduate courses are 5 credits, unless otherwise noted. Syllabi information is for reference only. Information may not be current.

BETH 351 Business Ethics

Application of general ethical theory to those problems directly related to the business
world. Prerequisites: PHIL 210 or 220; ECON 271.(cross listed as PHIL 351)

Syllabus: BETH 351 Marc Cohen - Spring 2013
Syllabus: BETH 351-03 Jessica Ludescher - Spring 2013
Syllabus: BETH 351-04 Jessica Ludescher - Spring 2013

Syllabus: BETH 351 John Dienhart - Winter 2013

Syllabus: BETH 351 John McLean - Fall 2011

BETH 396 Directed Study

(1 - 5 credits)

BETH 494 International Study Tours: Business Ethics

The study of ethical issues in business in the context of a foreign country. Course will include travel to the country to observe activities and conditions and to meet with representatives of businesses and other institutions. Location of tour can vary. Check with the department for details.

BETH 496 Independent Study

(1 - 5 credits)

BLAW 370 Business and International Law

Includes traditional legal issues, including nature and development of law, structure and functions of the courts, civil and criminal procedure, and contracts. The course will focus on the legal environment that exists for U.S. businesses because of the increased international business activities. Prerequisites: BETH 351/PHIL 351 and advanced standing in the Albers School. (fall, winter, spring)

Syllabus: BLAW 370 Gail Lasprogata - Spring 2013
Syllabus: BLAW 370 John McLean - Spring 2013

Syllabus: BLAW 370 Terry Foster - Fall 2012

Syllabus: BLAW 370-01 Selden Prentice - Spring 2012
Syllabus: BLAW 370-03 Selden Prentice - Spring 2012

BLAW 476 International Law

Substantial focus on international contracts, specifically laws relating to international sales, commercial transactions, shipping, letters of credit, methods of payment and resolution of international disputes. Lectures include discussion of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, import duties, export restrictions and use of foreign representatives. Prerequisites: BLAW 370.

Syllabus: BLAW 476 Gail Lasprogata - Spring 2013

Syllabus: BLAW 476 John McLean - Winter 2012

BLAW 291 - 293, 491 - 493 Special Topics Courses

See administrative office for prerequisites and course descriptions. (2 - 5 credits)

BLAW 494 International Study Tour: Business law

The study of international law in the context of a foreign country. Course will include travel to the country to observe activities and conditions and to meet with representatives of businesses and other institutions. Location of tour can vary. Check with the department for details.

BLAW 495 Internships

Open to junior and senior business majors with adviser’s approval. Mandatory CR/F and will not satisfy a major requirement. (0 - 5 credits)

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BLAW 396, 496 Independent Study

(1 - 5 credits)

BLAW 497 Directed Reading

(1 - 5 credits)

BLAW 498 Directed Research

Supervised individual work. Open to senior business majors with the approval of the student's adviser. Will not satisfy a major requirement. (1 - 5 credits)

AACSB Accredited | Albers is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. As of April 2011, less than five percent of the world’s business schools and less than one third of U.S. business schools have achieved business accreditation from AACSB.

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