The purpose of this course is to provide students an introduction to Business Law in Belize plus international factors that influence such laws. Students will have an understanding of the classifications of Business law by making reference to the sources, namely, contract law, tort law, the law of companies and partnerships, and employment law. The course will also require students to get familiarize and develop a background of the constitution of Belize, and the process of law in Belize.This course will also enable students to understand the legal method, certain legal principles, and the English legal system. Students learn legal reasoning and analysis and acquire knowledge of substantive areas of law. The course emphasizes thinking, speaking, and writing clearly.
Students should leave the course with the ability to recognize legal issues and discuss them intelligently.