University of California, Santa Barbara

Business Law Specialization

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University of California, Santa Barbara

Business Law Specialization

Master Business Law for Real Decisions.

Build practical legal judgment across contracts, commerce, employment, and regulation.

Cheng Yu Hou

Instructor: Cheng Yu Hou

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Recognize legal risks in contracts, liability, employment, securities, privacy, and emerging business issues.

  • Apply business law concepts to realistic scenarios and choose practical, legally sound next steps.

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Taught in English
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June 2026

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Specialization - 3 course series

Business Law: Contracts, Liability, and Regulation

Business Law: Contracts, Liability, and Regulation

Course 1, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Recognize common legal issues in contracts, liability, regulation, and dispute resolution.

  • Use business law concepts to spot risk, ask better questions, and make informed decisions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Contract Management
Category: Commercial Laws
Category: Legal Risk
Category: Mediation
Category: Court Systems
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Arbitration
Category: Litigation and Civil Justice
Category: Risk Management
Category: Personal Injury Law
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Public Policies
Category: Vendor Contracts
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Regulatory Compliance

What you'll learn

  • Understand how business law shapes everyday commercial decisions.

  • Identify legal risks in contracts, business entities, property, payments, and bankruptcy.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Legal Strategy
Category: Payment Processing and Collection
Category: Contract Management
Category: Intellectual Property
Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance
Category: Commercial Real Estate
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Vendor Contracts
Category: Property Management
Category: Organizational Structure
Category: Credit Risk
Category: Liquidation
Category: Commercial Laws
Category: Payment Processing
Category: Legal Risk
Category: Lease Contracts
Category: Bankruptcies
Category: Governance
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Payment Systems

What you'll learn

  • Spot legal risks in employment, workplace safety, securities, privacy, antitrust, and international business.

  • Use real-world scenarios to make smarter decisions, ask better questions, and know when to involve legal counsel.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Export Control
Category: Labor Law
Category: Risk Management
Category: Labor Compliance
Category: Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance
Category: Legal Risk
Category: Financial Regulations
Category: Regulatory Requirements
Category: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Category: Legal Strategy
Category: Securities (Finance)
Category: Occupational Safety And Health
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance
Category: Governance
Category: Commercial Laws
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Regulatory Compliance

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Instructor

Cheng Yu Hou
University of California, Santa Barbara
6 Courses474 learners

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