Business Essentials for Lawyers Micro-credential

The Business Essentials for Lawyers Micro-credential is an 8.5-10-credit program for current Thomas R. Kline School of Law students who wish to enhance their law curriculum with a foundational understanding of business basics. Students who successfully complete the micro-credential may continue on to the Professional MBA and receive advanced standing credit. 

Completion Requirements for the Business Essentials for Lawyers Micro-credential 

Required Courses

ACCT 501 Accounting Fundamentals 1.5 credits
ECON 501 Economics Fundamentals 1.5 credits
FINC 501 Finance Fundamentals 1.5 credits
MGMT 605 Behavior in Organizations  3 credits
One of the following classes     
LAWS C619 Accounting for Lawyers  2 credits
LAWS 564 Financial Toolkit for Lawyers  1.5 credits
LAWS 528 Venture Capital Law  3 credits
Total credits   8.5 - 10 credits