By its nature, the law touches on many aspects of entrepreneurship, making it an applicable and versatile topic of study. For aspiring entrepreneurs, it's important to understand how to form the business and work with the initial customers. For active entrepreneurs, there are critical considerations on employment law and operating policies. For everyone, the role that the law plays in managing the company, and its associated risks, must be properly understood to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
Ce cours fait partie de la Spécialisation Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
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No prior experience required.
Ce que vous allez apprendre
Understand how the law influences the success of entrepreneurs.
Know your options for establishing and managing a new company.
Build awareness of employment laws and policies impacting entrepreneurs.
Avoid the legal pitfalls that can encumber new and established entrepreneurial ventures.
Compétences que vous acquerrez
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Law
- Business Formation
No prior experience required.
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Université du Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 37,000 students, 9,000 faculty and staff, and 250 academic programs. Its faculty includes three Nobel laureates, three Pulitzer Prize winners, 47 members of the national academies and scores of Fulbright scholars. The institution has a $1.8 billion operating budget, secures $500 million annually in external research funding and recently completed a $1 billion fundraising campaign.
Programme de cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
Introduction to Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs
Get acquainted with the learning experience and course format, meet the faculty, and connect with classmates from across the globe.
Legal Fundamentals
Mechanics of Business Formation
Organizing Your Business
Employee Status
Employment Law and Liability
Entering and Exiting Your Business
Next Steps
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Meilleurs avis pour LEGAL FOUNDATIONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
It was a great course. It is refreshing to review my knowledge on Corporation Law, Partnership, and even Employment law. Thank you, Coursera and University of Maryland.
À propos du Spécialisation Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
By its nature, the law touches on many aspects of entrepreneurship, making it an applicable and versatile topic of study. For aspiring entrepreneurs, it's important to understand how to form the business, work with the initial customers, and hire. For active entrepreneurs, there are critical considerations on employment law, operating policies, and managing contracts. For everyone, the role that the law plays in managing the company, and its associated risks, must be properly understood to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities. With the aspiring and active entrepreneur in mind, this Specialization focuses on the foundational elements of law with initial attention to business formation and organization. Our second course focuses on intellectual property, and how patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets can influence or impede your success. The final course focuses on contracts and financing arrangements important to business creation and growth. In every course, learners examine real-world scenarios and address legal and business issues in a practical manner. Learners will develop an understanding of what legal activities they may pursue on their own as well as when and how to select and work with an attorney.

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