Unit snapshot

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

Unit description

Provides students with an opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the operation of the competition law provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the economic theory underlying the Act. The unit will focus on the Restrictive Trade Practices provisions in Part IV of the Act. Topics will include; cartel conduct; misuse of market power; exclusive dealing; resale price maintenance; mergers and acquisitions. The unit will also consider the policy debates and recent reforms that feature in this area of the law.

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

Module1: Introduction to Australian Competition Law

Module 2: Cartel conduct

Module 3: Anti-competitive agreements

Module 4: Misuse of market power

Module 5: Exclusive dealings and resale price maintenance

Module 6: Mergers and acquisitions

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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:

  • Critically analyse the economic theory and policy objectives underpinning the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and assess the efficacy of the legislation in achieving these objectives
  • Apply advanced theoretical and technical competition law knowledge and skills, to solve emerging and/or advanced competition law problems
  • Identify and interpret the penalties and remedies available under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)
  • Assess the appropriateness and implications of the investigation and enforcement powers of the ACCC

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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