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Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 30 Jan 2023
- 20 Feb 2023
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
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QS Ranking 2023
17
Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
22
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Subject details
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- Week 1 - The Legal System.
- Week 2 - Introduction to Contract Law.
- Week 3 - Offer to Contract.
- Week 4 - Terms of Contract: Interpretation of Terms and Capacity of Parties.
- Week 5 - Genuine Consent of Parties in Contract Law.
- Week 6 - Discharge of Contract and Remedies for Breach of Contract.
- Week 7 - Business Structures.
- Week 8 - Company Registration and its Consequences. Replaceable Rules and Constitution.
- Week 9 - Company Contracting and Management.
- Week 10 - Director's Duties, Members Remedies and Whistleblowing Protection.
- Week 11 - Company Finance, Accounts and Financial Reporting. Dividends and Audit.
- Week 12 - External Administration of Companies.
- Week 13 - Unit Review
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Additional requirements
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This subject covers a range of legal topics relating to the business environment. It combines topics that are necessary for a consideration of business and corporate law including: an introduction to the legal system; contract law principles; sale of goods; competition and consumer law; tort law; law of agency; business structures and basic corporate law and governance principles. The subject teaches students how to analyse, and solve legal problems, all essential skills for those wishing to work in both the fields of accounting and business management.
- Online Quiz on Respondus (20%)
- Exam via Respondus (40%)
- Case Studies (40%)
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