BTC9110

Business law

(BUS)

Ms Janine Pascoe and Ms Helen Anderson

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 negligence and crime as they affect business and the professional are introduced, and aspects of the law of contract, consumer law, restrictive trade practices, partnership, trusts and an introduction to companies of relevance to commerce.

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