Erik is a corporate attorney, entrepreneur, business executive, board member, and a published textbook author (Harvard Law School). His career has focused on the intersection of business, leadership, philanthropy, and the law. Most recently, his academic research has focused on 501(c)(3)-private foundations, including Program Related Investments and executive compensation.
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BADM 1260 - First-Year Global Experience
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Spring 2026
In today's world of increased mobility, globally aware students have more choices for employment upon graduation and are immediately ready to contribute in global environments. They are aware of global issues and cultural differences, and their global mindset allows them to recognize good ideas from whenever they might come and new market/product opportunities wherever they might exist. This course is the first step toward the development of a global mindset. It provides a meaningful global experience to first-year business students through an in-depth perspective of a specific country or region outside the United States and a short academic trip to the region.
BCOR 1015 - The World of Business
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Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 / Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
Provides an overview of the nature business in a global economy. In addition to exploring the economic, governmental, social and environmental context in which businesses operate, students will discover how business creates value and takes advantage of opportunities and challenges. Using examples, cases and projects, students will learn about the business functions in an integrated format. Weekly discussion of current events will focus on entrepreneurship, ethics, international business, business and society, and other topics.
BCOR 2301 - Business Law
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Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Spring 2025 / Summer 2025 / Spring 2026
Provides an introduction to the U.S. legal system including its various sources of law and their interplay. Additionally, the court system, both its structure and process, is explored. Finally, contract law and its role in business is examined in detail. Credit not granted for this course and BCOR 3000, BCOR 2003.
BCOR 2302 - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
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Spring 2022 / Spring 2023
Throughout this course students will consider the interconnectedness of law, ethics, values, public policy and regulation. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of individual and organizational responsibility for business. Allows students to consider the relationship between business and ethics in the broader social context, which is necessary to successfully navigate an increasingly complex, global business environment. Duplicate degree credit not granted for BCOR 3010, BCOR 2003.
BSLW 4120 - Advanced Business Law
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Spring 2025 / Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
Continuation of BCOR 3000. Covers sales and lease transactions, negotiable instruments, creditor rights and bankruptcy, secured transactions, agency, business organizations, protection of property, and other advanced topics in legal and regulatory environments. This course and BCOR 3000 cover the business law topics tested on the CPA exam. Same as BSLW 5120.
BSLW 5120 - Advanced Business Law
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Spring 2025 / Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
Covers sales and lease transactions, negotiable instruments, creditor rights and bankruptcy, secured transactions, agency, business organizations, protection of property, and other advanced topics in legal and regulatory environments. This course and BCOR 3000 cover the business law topics tested on the CPA exam. Same as BSLW 4120.
