Unit of Study LEGL1003 Introduction to Business Law (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
Placement

No

Unit description

Students are introduced to the Australian legal system. Students also gain an understanding of several key areas of law relating to business and commerce including tort law (negligence and misrepresentation) and business structures. Because contracts and consumer rights underpin business and commerce, students focus on the law of contract and related statutes such as the Australian Consumer Law.

Unit content

Module 1: The Australian legal system

Module 2: Harm caused by negligence or defective products

Module 3: Contract Law - formation

Module 4: Contract Law - contents and genuine consent

Module 5: Contract Law - remedies and statutory regulation

Module 6: Business organisations

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
China - TUST	N/A	Dual Term2
Gold Coast	Term1,3,5	Term1,3,5
Melbourne	N/A	Term1,3
Online	Term1,3,5	Term1,3,5
Perth	N/A	Term1,3
Sydney	N/A	Term1,3

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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

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Domestic

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