Business Law BSBA
Degree Awarded: BS in Business Administration (BSBA)
Minimum Required Credits: 122.0
Co-op Option: Three Co-op, Two Co-op, One Co-op, No Co-op
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 22.0201
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 23-1011
About the Program
Students in the Business Law major develop a strong foundation in the legal principles that govern commercial activity in a global, technology-driven economy. Graduates learn to analyze contracts and transactions, evaluate legal risk, and understand how laws shape business decision-making across industries. Core concepts include contract formation and enforcement, tort liability, employment relationships, real estate transactions, intellectual property protection, data privacy regulation, international business law, and white-collar crime. Through the program, students build key skills in legal reasoning, persuasive written and oral communication, ethical analysis, and problem-solving in ambiguous regulatory environments. Students also develop professional judgment, attention to detail, and an appreciation for compliance, fairness, and the social responsibilities of organizations operating within complex legal systems.
Students learn through a mix of case-based analysis, applied problem-solving, and experiential learning opportunities that mirror real-world legal and business challenges. Coursework emphasizes interpreting the law, analyzing disputes, drafting and evaluating contracts, and applying law to realistic business scenarios. Students engage with contemporary issues such as data privacy, intellectual property, and employment regulation, allowing them to connect legal theory to current business practices.
Signature learning experiences may include simulations, mock negotiations, compliance exercises, and projects that require students to assess legal risk and propose practical solutions. Many courses emphasize collaborative work, sharpening students’ ability to communicate legal concepts to non-lawyers and work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
Graduates pursue careers in business, compliance, human resources, risk management, real estate, and consulting. The major also provides a strong academic foundation for students pursuing law school or graduate study in business, public policy, or related fields.
The Business Law major is strengthened by Drexel’s experiential learning model, which integrates classroom learning with real-world application. Cooperative education, internships, and employer-engaged projects allow students to apply legal reasoning in professional settings and gain early exposure to business environments shaped by regulation and compliance. This applied focus differentiates Drexel graduates, preparing them to navigate legal complexity with confidence from the start of their careers.
Additional Information
For more information please contact the LeBow College of Business
Degree Requirements
| University Requirements | ||
| EXP 1001 | Introduction to Experiential Learning | 3.0 |
| WRIT 1100 | Composition and Rhetoric I | 3.0 |
| or WRIT 1110 | English Composition I | |
| WRIT 1200 | Composition and Rhetoric II | 3.0 |
| or WRIT 1210 | English Composition II | |
| Introductory Core Competencies 1 | ||
| Select one course from each of the three (3) categories of Introductory Core Competency Courses: | 9.0 | |
Introductory: Inquire and Analyze | ||
Introductory: Collaborate and Integrate | ||
Introductory: Apply and Engage | ||
| Free Electives | 15.0 | |
| College Requirements | ||
| DLE 1101 | Dragon Awakening: Principles of Business | 3.0 |
| DLE 1201 | Dragon Development: Problem Solving in Practice | 3.0 |
| DLE 3301 | Dragon Transitions: Navigating Your Career Journey | 1.0 |
| ECON 1201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| MATH 1001 | Mathematical Tools and Techniques | 4.0 |
| or MATH 1002 | Survey of Calculus | |
| Select one course from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Dragon's Edge: Applied Learning Capstone | ||
| Launch It! Green Start | ||
| Launch It! | ||
| Business Core Courses | ||
| ACCT 1200 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACCT 2300 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3.0 |
| BLAW 2201 | Introduction to Business Law and Contractual Obligations | 3.0 |
| BSAN 1160 | Introductory Business Analytics | 3.0 |
| ECON 1202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| ENTP 1225 | Entrepreneurial Practice and Mindset | 3.0 |
| FIN 2301 | Introduction to Finance | 3.0 |
| MGMT 3450 | Strategy and Competitive Advantage | 3.0 |
| MIS 2200 | Management Information Systems | 3.0 |
| MKTG 2201 | Introduction to Marketing Management | 3.0 |
| OSCM 2200 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
| ORGB 2300 | Organizational Behavior | 3.0 |
| STAT 2201 | Business Statistics I | 3.0 |
| Business Law Major Requirements | ||
| Select five (5) elective courses from the following: | 15.0 | |
| Information Privacy, Data and the Law | ||
| Real Estate Law | ||
| International Business Law | ||
| Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship | ||
| White Collar Crime | ||
| Business Risks: Torts, Negligence and Consumer Protection | ||
| Employment Law | ||
| Intellectual Property and Cyber Law | ||
| Sports and the Law | ||
| Select one (1) cross disciplinary course | ||
| Any course numbered 1000-4999 offered by LeBow College, may not be subject code BLAW | 3.0 | |
| Free Electives | 15.0 | |
| Optional Co-op Experience | ||
| Co-op is an option for this degree for full-time on-campus students. Co-op cycles may vary. Students choosing this option will be required to complete COOP 1001 as preparation for their co-op experience. COOP 1001 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned. | 0.0 | |
| Total Credits | 122.0 | |
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A complete list of eligible Introductory Core Competency courses can be found here.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon degree completion, our students will be able to:
1 – Core Business Knowledge
Apply core business and quantitative concepts to analyze organizational challenges and make data-informed decisions.
2 – Business Problem Solving
Evaluate business problems and alternatives using relevant information and technology to justify actionable solutions and strategies.
3 – Communication & Collaboration
Communicate and collaborate effectively using digital tools across written, verbal, and visual formats.
4 – Professionalism & Career Readiness
Demonstrate professional behaviors and career-readiness competencies required for effective participation in workplace environments.