BTW1200

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

Leader: Ms Jennifer O'Reilly, Mr Michael McNamara (Berwick, Gippsland, Peninsula); Ms Elsa Singam, Ms Vanitha Karean (Malaysia)

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2006 (OCL)
Hong Kong First semester 2006 (OCL)
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2006 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2006 (OCL)
Berwick Second semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Hong Kong Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2006 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2006 (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