Graduate Certificate in Business Law at Illinois Institute of Technology

Students learn about traditional subjects such as business organizations, securities regulation, and taxation. Students can also focus on individual interests by taking elective courses such as E-Commerce, International Capital Markets, Employment Relationships, and Futures Regulation.

Faculty: Chicago-Kent College of Law  |  Department: Law  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The program requires a total of 24 credit hours emphasizing both theory and practice. Students take three required courses, two courses from a list of core courses, additional elective courses, a specialized legal writing course, and an experiential requirement.

Career pathways

Business lawyers can be found in law firms, companies, and state and federal agencies. They may work for accounting firms, investment banking firms, or in-house legal departments of large corporations. They may work for federal regulatory enforcement agencies such as the SEC or IRS. Roles include: Among the possible practice areas are:; Antitrust law; Banking law; Bankruptcy law; Blockchain and cryptocurrency law; Commercial law; Corporate law; Entrepreneurship and startup law.

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