BTC9110

Business law

(BUS)

Ms Janine Pascoe

3-hour session per week + First semester + Clayton + Prohibitions: BTC9250

Synopsis: An introduction to legal studies and to the legal system of Australia with special emphasis on commercial aspects. The law of tort and crime as they affect business and the professional are introduced, and the law of contract, consumer law, restrictive trade practices, partnership, trusts and insurance are studied in the business context.

Assessment: Written (2500 words): 30% + Class presentation: 10% + Examination (3.5 hours - includes 0.5 hours of reading and note taking): 60%