Introduction to Business Law
36 hours
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
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.
Requisites
Teaching Periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- 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
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the laws (both statutory and common law) which impact upon different business organisations
- Apply business law principles to everyday business activities, and hypothetical and real world problems
- Recognise diverse viewpoints and synthesise arguments from multiple points of view
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
---|---|---|---|
On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
Online Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 9.50 | 12 weeks | 114 |
TOTAL | 150 |
Swinburne Online
Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
---|---|---|---|
Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
---|---|---|---|
Assignment | Individual | 40 - 60% | 1,3 |
Examination | Individual | 40 - 60% | 1,2,3,4 |
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; Dealing with consumers – Australian Consumer Law; Protecting Intellectual property
- Business ownership: Choosing a business entity (sole trader, partnership or corporation); Business ownership and employment
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.