Related Course/s:

Aims & Objectives:

• Identify and understand the legal issues that impact upon business organisations
• Understand the interaction between common law and statute law.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the current status of business law especially selected areas of contract law, company law, tort law and the Trade Practices Act
• Demonstrate the essential legal knowledge needed to function as a professional businessperson
• Demonstrate an ability to deal with legal problems in a business context

Teaching Methods:

One 2 hour case study based lecture and a 1 hour tutorial supported by reading and computorials giving questions, model answers and discussion.

Assessment:

Multiple-choice test , Answer to a legal problem (30%-40%), Final examination 60%-70%

Generic Skills Outcomes:

• Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
• Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
• Effective and ethical in work and community situations
• Adaptable and able to manage change
• Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Content:

• Introductory study of legal concepts
• Legal techniques and institutions
• Case studies on the role of the law of contract
• Case study on company law
• The role of the law in controlling business
• Tort law
• Section 52 of the Trade Practices Act

Reading Materials:

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.