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BTW1200

Business law ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Undergraduate
(BUS)

Leader: Ms Jennifer O'Reilly (Berwick, Gippsland, Peninsula); Mr Mathews Thomas (Malaysia)

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)
Hong Kong First semester 2005 (OCL)
Malaysia First semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2005 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2005 (OCL)
Berwick Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Hong Kong Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2005 (OCL)

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 and the law of agency.

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

Contact Hours: 2-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial per week

Prohibitions: BTW1201, BTC1110, BTC2110, BTF1010