Module Descriptors
CONTRACTUAL AND BUSINESS REGULATION
LAWS50868
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Adams Alix, 2006, Law for business students. Longman (essential).
Additional reading as per specific references in study guide / materials provided
Additional reading as per specific references in study guide / materials provided
Module Resources
Recommended texts
Legislation and case authority
Internet and intranet resources as specified in study guide/ lecture materials
Legislation and case authority
Internet and intranet resources as specified in study guide/ lecture materials
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy of this module requires students to commit to 150 learning hours (including assessment) of which 24 hours of class support and 126 hours of independent and self-directed study.
24 hours formal lectures
During this time students will:
- engage with and apply the relevant domestic and european legislation and case authority to practical situations involving consumer, commercial and employment contracts, including civil and criminal liability.
- engage with and apply the relevant legislation and case authority to the formation, management and termination of business undertakings to include sole traders, partnerships and companies.
24 hours formal lectures
During this time students will:
- engage with and apply the relevant domestic and european legislation and case authority to practical situations involving consumer, commercial and employment contracts, including civil and criminal liability.
- engage with and apply the relevant legislation and case authority to the formation, management and termination of business undertakings to include sole traders, partnerships and companies.
Module Additional Assessment Details
2 (TWO) WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS, ONE PER SEMESTER, EACH HAVING A 1,250 WORD LIMIT.
ASSIGNMENT ONE TO ADDRESS THE LAW RELATING TO CONTRACTS AND COMMERCIAL ASPECTS. (TESTS LEARNING OUTCOME 1)
ASSIGNMENT TWO TO ADDRESS COMPANY LAW AND EMPLOYMENT LAW (TESTS LEARNING OUTCOME 2)
ASSIGNMENT ONE TO ADDRESS THE LAW RELATING TO CONTRACTS AND COMMERCIAL ASPECTS. (TESTS LEARNING OUTCOME 1)
ASSIGNMENT TWO TO ADDRESS COMPANY LAW AND EMPLOYMENT LAW (TESTS LEARNING OUTCOME 2)
Module Indicative Content
The formation and operation of a contract
The law relating to consumer and commercial contracts
The formation, operation and management of a business undertaking
The formation, operation and management of employment contracts
The law relating to consumer and commercial contracts
The formation, operation and management of a business undertaking
The formation, operation and management of employment contracts