CERTIFICATES
An Introduction to American Law
University of Pennsylvania
This course will give you a glimpse into six different areas of American law: Tort Law, Contract Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Procedure. You will gain insight into the complexities and dilemmas that arise from the application of law in different settings, and what is distinctive about American approaches.
Fundamentals of Credit Analysis
by Starweaver
This course delves into corporate credit evaluation methods, exploring credit risk, credit ratings, traditional credit analysis, and key financial metrics for assessing bond pricing and risk. Tailored for anyone keen on grasping credit analysis, it suits both finance professionals across various institutional roles and newcomers seeking entry, requiring no prior expertise.
This class deals with the business law topics that appear on the CPA exam: Agency, Contracts, Debtor-Creditor Relationships, Government Regulation of Business, and Business Organizations. Students will gain an understanding of how these areas of the law affect businesses and their operations, with an eye on preparation for the business law portions of the REG section of the CPA exam. By the end of the class, students will be able to identify the legal principles that govern various business situations and apply those principles to an issue to determine the outcome when the law is applied to the facts of a scenario.
This course is the second course in a two-part series on corporate and commercial law. In this part, we focus on three main topics: business organizations, business financing, and governmental regulation. In the first module, we discuss the characteristics of a number of the most common forms of business entities, such as corporations and LLCs. Module 2 is devoted to debtor-creditor relationships, including bank financing, debt financing, secured transactions, and bankruptcy. We wrap up the course with two modules that focus on the most important aspects of governmental regulation, including the process by which administrative agencies make rules, and the regulation of anti-competitive behavior and securities transactions.
Copyright Law
University of Pennsylvania
Copyright is a legal framework that grants creators a set of exclusive rights over their original works, including literary, artistic, musical, and other intellectual properties. This protection ensures that the creator has control over how their work is used, distributed, or reproduced. One key aspect of copyright is the concept of an "exclusive right," which allows the copyright holder to authorize or prohibit specific actions related to their work, such as copying, distributing, or publicly displaying it. The idea of reproduction can vary based on the medium; for instance, reproduction in literature may involve photocopying or digital scanning, while in music, it might refer to making copies of recordings. Additionally, the "First Sale" doctrine limits the rights of copyright holders after the first authorized sale of a copy of their work, allowing the purchaser to resell or distribute that specific copy without seeking further permission. Together, these elements illustrate the practical operation of copyright and its impact on both creators and users of copyrighted material.