| Subject Code | BUS201 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Law for Business |
| Level | 200 |
| Credit Points | 3.00 |
| Type | Core |
| Pre/Co-requisite | None |
Successfully completing this subject will require you to commit to a balance of class time, pre and post work and online activities as outlined below.
Total workload
| Total No. timetabled hours: | Total No. personal study hours: | Total workload hours: |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 77 | 110 |
Weekly study workload
| Timetabled: | Personal study: | Total: |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours per week | 7 hours per week | 10 hours per week |
Description and rationale
This subject introduces students to general legal knowledge relating to the business environment, providing an understanding of the legal responsibilities and risks of doing business in Australia. It introduces the Australian legal system and discusses the legal regulation of companies and the features and purpose of tort and contract law.
Topics to be covered
Topics are often refined and subject to change. Please refer to the topics and subtopics listed in the LMS menu for this module.
Description
| Learning Outcome Description | Assessment tasks in which this learning outcome is assessed | |
|---|---|---|
| a | Explain what law is and the role law plays in doing business internationally. | 1, 2 & 3 |
| b | Examine the applicability of a significant range of laws and explain their impact on those carrying out professional and managerial duties. | 1, 2 & 3 |
| c | Differentiate the multiplicity of laws and the conflicts they may present when doing business internationally. | 2 & 3 |
| d | Analyse the ethical implications of legal decisions. | 2 & 3 |
| e | Examine the obligations, rights and remedies available to parties in business relationships. | 2 & 3 |
Assessment tasks
| Assessment Task | Weighting | Assessment Due | Subject Learning Outcomes to be assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comparative Legal Analysis and Presentation (Individual) | 30% | Week 5 | a & b |
| 2 | Case Study (Individual) | 30% | Week 8 | a, b, c, d & e |
| 3 | Board Paper and Video Presentation (Group) | 40% | Week 12 | a, b, c, d & e |
Submitting your assessment tasks
Most assessment tasks are submitted using the Learning Management System. For more instructions on submitting the assessment tasks and specific information of the subject assessment submission requirements, please refer to the instructions in the Learning Management System.
Late submission and extension
There are penalties for late submission of assessment tasks. Please refer to the assessment section in the Learning Management System for more information on late submission penalties.
If you would like to request an extension for a submission deadline of your assessment, you need to meet the eligibility requirements.
Please refer to the assessment section in the Learning Management System for more information on late submission penalties, and requests for extensions.
Recommended learning and reading list
Textbooks
Harris, Jason R. (2018), Anil Hargovan, and Michael A. Adams. Australian Corporate Law. (6th ed.). Chatswood, NSW: LexisNexis Butterworths.
Lipton, P., Herzberg, A. & Welsh, M. (2018). Understanding company law. (19th ed.). Pyrmont: Thomson Reuter.
Otevrel, A. (2017). Introduction to business law in Australia. (2nd ed.). Pyrmont: Thomson Reuters.
Gibson, A (2017), Business law. (10th ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Graw, S. (2017). Understanding business law. (8th ed.). New York: LexisNexis.
Latimer, P. (2016), Australian business law: (35th ed.). Melbourne, A: Oxford University Press (Aust.)
Journals
Academy of Management Journal
Academy of Management Review
Australian Business Law
Australian business Law Review
Australian International Law Journal
Australian Journal of Corporate Law
Harvard Business Review
The Australian Law Journal
Websites
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND OTHER RESOURCES (IF APPLICABLE):
SOFTWARE
CaseBox
Jarvis Legal
Conflict Finder
Open Source Law
Legal Suite
EQUIPMENT OR HARDWARE
No additional equipment or hardware
