Module Descriptors
LAW OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (DISTANCE LEARNING)
LAWS50771
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 0
Independent Study Hours: 150
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A portfolio comprising five sections
(500 words each) covering the subject areas of the module via problem questions.
(Total 2,500 words)
(Testing all learning outcomes) 100%
Submission date and assessment criteria to be confirmed via Blackboard.
(500 words each) covering the subject areas of the module via problem questions.
(Total 2,500 words)
(Testing all learning outcomes) 100%
Submission date and assessment criteria to be confirmed via Blackboard.
Module Indicative Content
An overview of the following law will be covered in the context of the setting-up and operation of a small/medium size business.
- The formation and operation of simple contracts.
- Consumer protection and negligence.
- The formation and operation of a contract of employment.
- Statutory and tortious duties regarding health and safety.
- Intellectual property rights to protect commercial interests.
- The formation and operation of simple contracts.
- Consumer protection and negligence.
- The formation and operation of a contract of employment.
- Statutory and tortious duties regarding health and safety.
- Intellectual property rights to protect commercial interests.
Module Learning Strategies
Online materials are to be utilised via independent study to prepare for self-study tasks throughout each section. Tasks are set to enable students to acquire study skills to facilitate effective learning and as preparation for the assessed elements of this course.
Students are encouraged to participate in online discussion via Blackboard to assist with learning strategies and to gain feedback to queries regarding the subject matter.
Students are encouraged to participate in online discussion via Blackboard to assist with learning strategies and to gain feedback to queries regarding the subject matter.
Module Resources
Blackboard
Library
Internet sources
Company documentation
Library
Internet sources
Company documentation
Module Texts
Kelly, Holmes & Hayward. (2005) Business Law. Cavendish Publishing, 5th edition