About this Specialization
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.
From | University of Maryland, College Park via Coursera |
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Hours | 53 |
Instructors | Wilson L. White, Dr. James V. Green |
Language | English |
Subjects | Social Sciences Business |
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Senior Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer $48k
Law Firm Diversity Assitant $56k
Reporter at The Am Law Daily $59k
General Counsel/Adjunct Law Professor $69k
Law Clerk / Paralegal $77k
Assistant Law Clerk - Compliance Department $90k
Regional Judicial Law Clerk $93k
Attorney, Administrative Law Team $143k
Courses in this Specialization
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Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs 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... Coursera | University of Maryland, College Park |
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Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs For aspiring and active entrepreneurs, this course focuses on the opportunities and challenges of intellectual property. Intellectual property is a commonly discussed, often... Coursera | University of Maryland, College Park |
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Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs This course focuses on how legal contracts may impact or impede the success of aspiring and active entrepreneurs. We explore a wide variety of legal considerations, including: *... Coursera | University of Maryland, College Park |
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From | University of Maryland, College Park via Coursera |
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Hours | 53 |
Instructors | Wilson L. White, Dr. James V. Green |
Language | English |
Subjects | Social Sciences Business |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Law Enforcement Liaison - Dept. Public Safety $33k
Coordinator, Pre-Law Program/Advisor $39k
J. Reuben Clark Law School Secretary $41k
University Law Enforcement Officer $43k
Senior Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer $48k
Law Firm Diversity Assitant $56k
Reporter at The Am Law Daily $59k
General Counsel/Adjunct Law Professor $69k
Law Clerk / Paralegal $77k
Assistant Law Clerk - Compliance Department $90k
Regional Judicial Law Clerk $93k
Attorney, Administrative Law Team $143k
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