Business Law

• Minor

Stetson's Business Law minor gives you the skills to recognize legal rights and responsibilities across the full range of business contexts, from contracts and torts to intellectual property and commercial law. You learn to analyze complex situations from multiple legal perspectives and apply legal principles to business scenarios, building critical thinking, public speaking, and analytical writing skills that serve you in business, law school, and any field where legal decisions have business consequences.

Why Business Law at Stetson University?

Laws affect every facet of business, from large corporations to small enterprises. Understanding the legal framework that governs contracts, employment, intellectual property, real estate, and commercial transactions makes you a more effective business professional across any industry, not just those with obvious legal dimensions.

The curriculum develops analytical skills that translate directly into law school preparation and business leadership. You learn to examine issues from multiple legal perspectives and apply those principles to real situations. 

Learn more about the Department of Management and Organizations.

Related Programs:

• Business Administration
• Business FLEX

“Stetson taught me leadership and critical thinking.”

— Lauren Domel '22 

Career Outcomes

The Business Law minor prepares you for careers in management, entrepreneurship, technology, human resources, politics, and law school. The minor lays a solid foundation for advanced degrees and law school. Career paths include:

• Business Manager and Entrepreneur with legal fluency
• Human Resources Manager handling employment law
• Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist
• Law school candidate with an applied business law foundation
• Technology and Intellectual Property Professional
• Political and Government Affairs roles

Meet the Faculty

As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.

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