Module Descriptors
BUSINESS LAW
LAWS51275
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Ayesha Chowdhury
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAM- 2 HOUR MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST weighted at 75%
- COURSEWORK - 500 WORD ACADEMIC POSTER weighted at 25%
Module Details
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
A 2.0hr Multiple Choice Test weighted at 75% assessing learning outcomes 1-3.
Academic Poster with a 500 word written commentary on any of the indicative content, weighted at 25% assessing learning outcomes 1-3.
Academic Poster with a 500 word written commentary on any of the indicative content, weighted at 25% assessing learning outcomes 1-3.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The module will focus on the legal framework for business, providing the underpinning for commercial activity. It includes the areas of contract law, employment law and the administration of companies. Globalisation of business is recognised by the inclusion of alternative legal systems, as well as the English legal system.
Areas covered will include:
Comparison of English Law and Alternative Legal Systems
Business Structures
Introduction to Contract Law
Introduction to Tort Law
The Contract of Employment
Company Administration & Company Law
Business & Criminal Liability
Areas covered will include:
Comparison of English Law and Alternative Legal Systems
Business Structures
Introduction to Contract Law
Introduction to Tort Law
The Contract of Employment
Company Administration & Company Law
Business & Criminal Liability
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE LEGAL STRUCTURES OF THE UK AND EU
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning
2. UNDERSTAND THE FORMALITIES AND PRINCIPLES GOVERNING BUSINESS CONTRACTS AND EMPLOYMENT LAW IN THE UK
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning
3. ANALYSE AND EVALUATE PROBLEM SITUATIONS AND APPLY LAW TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SOLUTIONS
Analysis
Application
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning
Problem Solving
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning
2. UNDERSTAND THE FORMALITIES AND PRINCIPLES GOVERNING BUSINESS CONTRACTS AND EMPLOYMENT LAW IN THE UK
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning
3. ANALYSE AND EVALUATE PROBLEM SITUATIONS AND APPLY LAW TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SOLUTIONS
Analysis
Application
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning
Problem Solving
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Whole group sessions (2 hours) - a series of participatory lectures/workshops will disseminate knowledge and understanding as the foundation for a structured programme of tutorial sessions.
Small group sessions (1 hour) - a series of weekly tutorial sessions where students will work individually and in groups on practical exercises and case studies to reinforce their learning.
The class room delivery will be supported by materials available on the VLE to guide further self-directed study at a pace and time convenient to the student.
Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide, and receive specific guidance and training where needed.
Small group sessions (1 hour) - a series of weekly tutorial sessions where students will work individually and in groups on practical exercises and case studies to reinforce their learning.
The class room delivery will be supported by materials available on the VLE to guide further self-directed study at a pace and time convenient to the student.
Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide, and receive specific guidance and training where needed.
RESOURCES
Module study guide
The University Library and Learning Resources - books and academic journals
The module VLE
Electronic data bases
Learning support materials
Internet
Quality newspapers
The University Library and Learning Resources - books and academic journals
The module VLE
Electronic data bases
Learning support materials
Internet
Quality newspapers
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
FOR UK PARTNER COLLEGES ONLY
TEXTS
Please see module handbook.