Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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MACC 502 001 (CRN: 25261)
BUSINESS LAW FOR ACCOUNTANTS
Long Title: BUSINESS LAW FOR ACCOUNTANTS
Department: Management
Instructor: Butler, Lee Ann
Meetings:
9:45AM - 11:15AM TR (20-JAN-2026 - 26-FEB-2026)
9:45AM - 11:15AM TR (17-MAR-2026 - 23-APR-2026)
Part of Term: MBA Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
Master of Accounting
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 0 (permission required)
Section Enrolled: 46
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 2:30AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This course examines the broad subject of law as it relates to business and is designed to help the accounting student develop "legal astuteness." The course provides an initial exposure to contracts and crucial concepts of tort, crime, agency, and business organization, as well as federal legal and regulatory schemes.