7 Weeks (block mode) or 12 Weeks (semester)

36 hours of contact in weekly or block mode

Hawthorn

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the nested postgraduate Accounting suite, the Master of Information Systems Management/Master of Professional Accounting and the Master of Professional Accounting Global Leadership Program.

Aims & Objectives:

The aim of this unit of study is to enable students to gain an understanding of the law applicable to contracts, and in particular those negotiated during the course of the establishment and conduct of businesses.

Teaching Methods:

A range of teaching methods will be used including lectures and class discussion of issues and problems

Assessment:

One test 25% each, Final examination 75%

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Completion of Contract Law should equip the student with particular understandings, abilities and attitudes that are considered desirable in a Swinburne graduate. Completion of this unit of study will assist students in demonstrating that they:

Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas:

• Are knowledgable and can demonstrate a sound understanding of the legal issues relevant to the commercial/business world.
• Are able to appreciate and appropriately deal with legal issues as they arise.
• Can participate in a professional area (law), in the sense of being able to engage in informed critical inquiry and display pertinent skills and abilities, and to meaningfully interact within a commercial/business law environment.

Can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their business, workplace or community:

• Have the ability to solve complex issues by being able to think critically and analyse issues.
• Have the ability to resolve ambiguities.
• Have the ability to recognise and synthesise multiple points of view.
• Have the ability to identify and realise opportunities for responsible innovation, and the means of protecting such innovation.

Can operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations:

• Have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.

Are adaptable and can manage change:

• Are self-driven learners.
  

Content:

Topics include:

• The Australian legal system.
• Formation of contract.
• Terms of a contract.
• Validity of a contract.
• Termination of contract.
• Remedies for breach of contract.
  

Reading Materials: