Course handbook
Description
The law impacts our daily lives in ways particularly evident for those engaged in business, commerce, public service, and professions. This course introduces the Australian legal system, its legal sources and the court system. Then, it focuses on the law of contract as one of the building blocks of business transactions while introducing other areas of potential legal liability for businesses. A professional conducting business requires a basic understanding of the law regulating torts, consumer protection, employment, agency, and business structures. Students are also equipped with a tool for analysing and solving legal problems transferable to other subjects relevant to business and commerce professionals. In the end, this course provides foundational knowledge to identify opportunities and risks for business to navigate the Australian legal institutions and think globally.
Availability2021 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 1 - 2021
- Semester 2 - 2021
PSB Singapore
- Trimester 3 - 2021 (Singapore)
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2021
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify and explain the principal features of the Australian Legal System;
2. Identify the key areas of the law facilitating running a business and the sources of potential liabilities.
3. Outline the main legal requirements for creating and enforcing a contract;
4. Outline some the main legal requirements for establishing the tort of negligence, a breach of consumer protection, the employment and the agent-principal relationship, and the key business organisations; and
5. Apply a problem-solving method to key areas of law covered during the course.
Content
MODULE 1: The Australian legal system
- The concept of law
- The Australian legal system
- Finding and applying the law
MODULE 2: The law of contract
- Contract formation
- Contract enforceability
- Contract terms and exclusion clauses
- Contract termination and remedies
MODULE 3: Other areas of law affecting business
- The tort of negligence
- Consumer protection
- Employment and agent-principal relationships
- Business structures
Assessment items
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Two Multiple Choice Quizzes
Written Assignment: A Case Law Summary and an IRAC problem question.
Formal Examination: Take Home Examination
Contact hours
Ourimbah
Online Activity
Online 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Students will complete specific readings from the text and online learning activities provided via Blackboard.
Seminar
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Face to Face On Campus or Online via Blackboard Collaborate.
Newcastle City Precinct
Online Activity
Online 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Students will complete specific readings from the text and online learning activities provided via Blackboard.
Seminar
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Face to Face On Campus or Online via Blackboard Collaborate.
PSB Singapore
Online Activity
Online 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Students will complete specific readings from the text and online learning activities provided via Blackboard.
Seminar
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Face to Face On Campus or Online via Blackboard Collaborate.
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