Law for the Entrepreneur & Manager

MIT 15.615 · Dr. John Akula

The legal frameworks every business professional must know: contracts, liability, employment law, intellectual property, business entity structures, and regulatory compliance.

8 Modules

Self-Paced

Certificate

Graduate Level

What You'll Learn

Contract formation, enforceability, breach, and remedies
Business entity structures: LLC, corporation, partnership, and sole proprietorship
Tort liability: negligence, strict liability, and professional liability
Employment law: at-will employment, discrimination, and wrongful termination
Intellectual property: patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets
Real estate law fundamentals: title, deeds, easements, and encumbrances
Commercial leases: landlord-tenant rights and negotiation points
Regulatory compliance: securities laws, environmental law, and consumer protection
Dispute resolution: litigation, arbitration, and mediation
How to work effectively with legal counsel

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Academic Attribution

Adapted from MIT OCW 15.615 Law for the Entrepreneur and Manager (Spring 2003). Instructor: Dr. John Akula. MIT Sloan School of Management.

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