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Unit of Study LEGL1003 Introduction to Business Law (2024)
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Credit points
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Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
demonstrate an understanding of the Australian legal system and its significance to business and commerce
explain relevant statute and common law in relation to defective products and misrepresentations in business and commerce
explain the key principles of contract law and the influence of consumer protection legislation
describe the law regarding sole traders, partnerships and companies
Teaching and assessment
Prescribed learning resources
- Coleman, A et al, 2020, Law in Commerce, 7th edn, LexisNexis, Chatswood, NSW. ISBN: 9780409351811.
Students need access to a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection to verify their identity before attempting the proctored, online exam in this unit. (This does not apply to TUST (Tianjin) students.)
- Coleman, A et al, 2020, Law in Commerce, 7th edn, LexisNexis, Chatswood, NSW. ISBN: 9780409351811.
- Students need access to a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection, and will be required to complete an onboarding process to verify their identity before attempting the online exam in this unit. (This does not apply to TUST (Tianjin) students.)
- Coleman, A et al, 2020, Law in Commerce, 7th edn, LexisNexis, Chatswood, NSW. ISBN: 9780409351811.
Students need access to a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection to verify their identity before attempting the proctored, online exam in this unit. (This does not apply to TUST (Tianjin) students.)
- Coleman, A et al, 2020, Law in Commerce, 7th edn, LexisNexis, Chatswood, NSW. ISBN: 9780409351811.
Students need access to a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection to verify their identity before attempting the proctored, online exam in this unit. (This does not apply to TUST (Tianjin) students.)
Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.
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