Undergraduate GRF-AFE215-2021

Introduction to Business Law

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

18 Jul 2022

With a network of campuses across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Griffith University is committed to progressive multidisciplinary teaching and research and a valuable online provider with Open Universities Australia. Already attracting students from more than 122 countries, Griffith's dedication to academic excellence is available across Australia through OUA.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

Possess a working knowledge of the key principles related to contract law, law of torts, consumer protection law and the law as it applies to various business structures, in particular company and partnership law, as well as an introductory knowledge of employment and anti-discrimination law.
Explain the various components of the Australian legal system, in particular, the doctrine of precedent, the jurisdiction of Federal and State Courts and the sources of our law.
Apply your legal knowledge to complex factual situations, through oral and/or written communication, to achieve a reasoned conclusion. The application of case law and statute involves the use of problem solving and decision making skills, in particular the ability to identify the relevant legal issues from a factual situation.
Apply your legal knowledge to select the preferred solution to a factual situation.

Topics covered

- What is Law?
- What are the contract needs for business
- How is the contract interpreted?
- Ending the contract
- The Law of Torts and Negligence
- The Law of Torts and Negligence Continued
- Partnership & Agency Law
- Corporations Law
- Consumer Protection
- Anti-discrimination Law
- Australian Employment Law

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

USA-BLW17-Business Law

Additional requirements

Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment

Description

This course provides students with an overview of the Australian legal system as it pertains to commerce and management. It also provides detailed knowledge in the area of contract law and a knowledge of the law as it applies to torts, particularly professional negligence and to partnership.

Assessments

Online Quiz (25%)
Problem Solving Assignment (25%)
Final Exam (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 17 Jul 22 to 14 Oct 22

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Undergraduate GRF-AFA-DEG-2021

Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice

Undergraduate GRF-BUS-DEG-2021

Bachelor of Business

4 available majors

Business Introductory Core Subjects
Major in Human Resource Management
Major in Management
Major in Contemporary Marketing