Introduction to Business Law
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2023 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 1 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Aims and objectives
This unit introduces students to the framework of the Australian legal system and to the business structures operating in Australia and to provide an overview of various areas of the law including Contracts, Torts, Consumer Protection,
Intellectual property, Business entities, Business ownership and Employment issues.
After successfully completing this unit, you will be able to:
1. Identify and explain the laws that impact upon business in areas relating to Contract law, Torts, Australian Consumer law, Intellectual property, Business entities, Business ownership and Employment issues
2. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the laws (both statutory and common law) which impact upon different business organisations
3. Apply business law principles to everyday business activities, and hypothetical and real world problems
4. Recognise diverse viewpoints and synthesise arguments from multiple points of view
Intellectual property, Business entities, Business ownership and Employment issues.
After successfully completing this unit, you will be able to:
1. Identify and explain the laws that impact upon business in areas relating to Contract law, Torts, Australian Consumer law, Intellectual property, Business entities, Business ownership and Employment issues
2. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the laws (both statutory and common law) which impact upon different business organisations
3. Apply business law principles to everyday business activities, and hypothetical and real world problems
4. Recognise diverse viewpoints and synthesise arguments from multiple points of view
Courses with unit
A core unit of study in the Bachelor of Business Suite.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact Class | 2 | 12 | 24 |
Online Contact Online learning activities and discussion boards | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent Learning | 9.5 | 12 | 114 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Assignments (Individual) 40-60%
Final examination (Individual) 40-60%
General skills outcomes
- Problem solving skills
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and
- Ability to work independently
Content
• Foundations: Introducing the law; Understanding the Australian legal system and studying law
• Legal consequences: Causing harm – Torts (effects of negligence); Making deals – Formation of Contracts;
• Legal consequences: Causing harm – Torts (effects of negligence); Making deals – Formation of Contracts;
Dealing with consumers – Australian Consumer Law; Protecting Intellectual property
• Business ownership: Choosing a business entity (sole trader, partnership or corporation); Business ownership
and employment
and employment
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.