Unit snapshot

  • Unit type
    PG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points
    12
  • Faculty & College
    Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
  • Placement
    No

Unit description

Introduces students to the legal system, business law and corporations law. It is important for all persons, accountants and business administrators to have an appreciation of the role played by law in regulating society and the business community. The unit provides students with knowledge of the legal system and sources of law in Australia. Students will be expected to use statutes, cases and other legal material to help them analyse legal situations, with a focus on business cases.

This unit is an integral part of a selection of courses at SCU Online. Each course incorporates this unit into a complete and immersive educational experience. If you're interested in this unit, we highly recommend enrolling in one of the courses listed below.

 

Unit content

  • The Australian legal system
  • Contract Law 1
  • Contract Law 2
  • Agency, Business Structures, Company incorporation and its consequences
  • Company internal rules and membership
  • Company management, corporate insolvency
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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Recognise the structure of the legal system and identify the sources of law in Australia
  • Analyse the key principles and features of contract law
  • Identify and analyse the legal aspects of business transactions, partnerships, and companies, particularly in respect of the rights, obligations, duties and liabilities of agents, partners, company members and directors
  • Recognise and analyse the legal issues related to separate legal entity, formation, operation, administration and winding up of a company

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Structured online learning

Assessment
Quiz: 20%
Short written response 1: 30%
Short written response 2: 50%

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Study this unit in the following courses

This unit is a fundamental component of the full courses listed below, each designed to equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to achieve your career goals. To fully benefit from your learning experience and apply it to real-world challenges, engaging with the entire course is essential. Explore the courses that include this unit and take the next step towards your professional success.

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