Law & Business Minor

The Law & Business minor is designed for students who are interested in developing expertise on the legal and regulatory climate that affects business policies and decisions. Coursework emphasizes a systematic framework for analyzing statutes, regulations, case law, contracts, and policy. Students will also have numerous opportunities to build skills in legal analysis through the practical application of existing laws to real-life business scenarios.

This minor is available to all Drake students.

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The Drake Curriculum

The Drake Curriculum, required of all undergraduates, is designed to help students meet personal and professional goals as they acquire fundamental knowledge and abilities in ten Areas of Inquiry. Zimpleman students work closely with their academic advisers to craft a program of study in general education that prepares students for civic and professional leadership.

The Drake Curriculum also requires:

• First-year seminars, which foster the development of critical thinking and written and oral communication skills through a topical focus
• Senior Capstone, in which students demonstrate the capacity to bring information, skills, and ideas to bear on one project