Major Requirements

The Business Law curriculum emphasizes a systematic framework for analyzing statutes, regulations, case law, and policy while considering corresponding business risksand liabilities. The program is designed for students who are interested in developing expertise on the legal and regulatory climate that affects business policies and decisions. Students are given hands-on experience with real cases and courses are taught by attorneys. In addition, students develop essential business skills such as case analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving. These skills allow students to become well rounded business professionals.

The specific graduation requirements can be found in the undergraduate catalog.

The Drake Curriculum

The Drake Curriculum, required of all undergraduates, is designed to help students meet personal and professional goals as they acquire fundamental knowledge and abilities in ten Areas of Inquiry, including communication, critical thinking, artistic experience, historical consciousness, information and technology literacy, international and multicultural experiences, scientific and quantitative literacy, values and ethics and engaged citizenship. Students work closely with their academic advisers to craft a program of study in general education that prepares students for civic and professional leadership.

The Drake Curriculum also requires first-year seminars, which foster development of critical thinking and written and oral communication skills through a topical focus; and a Senior Capstone, in which students demonstrate the capacity to bring information, skills and ideas to bear on one project. More information on the Drake Curriculum can be found here.