Undergraduate CUR-BLW15-2018

Applied Contract Law

Sharpen your understanding of contract law principles. Learn how contracts are formed, negotiated and performed. Explore the circumstances in which a contract can be terminated. Focus particularly on the role of the contract in the business world.

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2018
2019

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 Nov 2018
27 May 2019
25 Nov 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

explain and demonstrate the principles of contract law relevant to the formation and operation of a contract
identify, interpret and explain standard clauses in business contracts and apply them to business scenarios
identify risks inherent in negotiating, making and managing business contracts and discuss potential clauses and strategies to minimise those risks
construct business directed communication related to contract development, interpretation, management and effect.

Topics covered

- Introduction and Overview
- Negotiating the contract
- Formation of the contract
- The content of the contract 1
- The content of the contract 2
- Performing the contract
- Ending the contract
- Undoing the contract: vitiating factors - Common Law
- Undoing the contract: vitiating factors - Statute
- The consequences of ending the contract: remedies
- Resolving contract disputes - a practical guide
Study resources
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject covers the formation, negotiation and operation of contracts, the role and structure of the contents of a business contract including: boilerplate and common clauses, risk management and termination clauses, the type and scope of contract remedies and dispute resolution.

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Assessments

Problem based (20%)
Invigilated Exam (50%)
Project (30%)

Textbooks

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

Contract Law in Context

Harris and Croese

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Related degrees

undergraduate CUR-BLW-DEG-2018

Bachelor of Commerce Business Law

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