BTW1200

Business law

(BUS)

Mr Daniel Khoury (Berwick); Mr Andrew Coleman (Gippsland); Ms Jennifer O'Reilly (Peninsula); Mr Mathews Thomas (Malaysia)

6 points + 2-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial per week + Distance, approximately 12 hours per week + First and second semester + Berwick, Gippsland, Peninsula, Malaysia

Synopsis: An introduction to legal studies and to the legal system of Australia with special emphasis on business aspects. The topics covered include: introduction to the Australian legal system; the tort of negligence with an emphasis on negligent misstatement; the law of contract; business structures, with particular emphasis on partnerships and corporations; restrictive trade practices.

Assessment: Written: 30% + Examination (open-book): 70%