Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
One Semester or Term
36 Hours
Hawthorn, Sarawak
HBL111N Introduction to Business Law
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
At the completion of this unit, students will be able to: Identify and understand the legal issues that impact upon business decisions made in the marketplace Recognise the opportunities the law provides to obtain a competitive advantage Demonstrate the essential knowledge needed to ensure compliance with the laws that regulate the marketplace To explore the ethical dimensions involved in the marketing of goods and services Think critically and analyse legal issues Recognise and synthesise multiple points of view
Lecture (2 hours), Tutorial (1 hour) Lectures are designed to inform and increase the legal knowledge of students through real world business law cases. Tutorials provide an opportunity to apply knowledge to real world business law problems, with discussion helping to develop problem-solving skills and to form logical, structured arguments, from multiple viewpoints, to reach balanced and supportable conclusions.
Mid Semester Test (35-45%)Examination (55-65%)
The graduate attributes which relate to this unit help to produce graduates who are: 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)
Product Product Liability of Manufacturers Intellectual Property-Trade Secrets; Patents; Copyright, Designs, Passing Off and Trade Marks Promotion Advertising Regulation Selling Techniques and eCommerce Competitive Strategy Introduction to the Trade Practices Act Misuse of Market Power Mergers Collusion and Boycotts Price Collusive Price Fixing Resale Price Maintenance Place Restraint of Trade Exclusive Dealing
There are several suitable texts available. A suitable new edition of a text will be chosen and recommended when the unit is about to be delivered.
Students will be advised of appropriate recent relevant reading when the unit is offered. This would be updated each semester.
