Courses & Units
Business and Corporate Law BAA215
Introduction
This unit covers a range of legal topics relating to the business environment. It combines topics that are necessary for a consideration of business and corporate law including: an introduction to the legal system; contract law principles; sale of goods; competition and consumer law; tort law; law of agency; business structures and basic corporate law and governance principles. The unit teaches students how to analyse, and solve legal problems, all essential skills for those wishing to work in both the fields of accounting and business management.
Summary
| Unit name | Business and Corporate Law |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BAA215 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting |
| Coordinator | Doctor Rachel Baird |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA|Universal College of Higher Education Hong Kong |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Accelerated Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Accelerated Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Accelerated Study Period 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hong Kong Universal Ed | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Study Period 1 | 5/2/2024 | 28/2/2024 | 21/3/2024 | 5/5/2024 |
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain business and corporate law principles and critique its application.
- Apply business and corporate law to authentic legal situations.
- Present advice in oral and written forms on authentic business and corporate law case studies.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091901 | $2,040.00 | $1,597.00 | not applicable | $2,596.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
BFA213Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Introductory 1 hour workshop x 1; 2 hour workshop x 6; plus online content. Please refer to the timetable for dates, time and venue. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Online Quiz on Respondus (20%)|Case Studies (40%)|Exam via Respondus (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following text. Prescribed reading material: Understanding Business Law (10th edition) by S Graw, D Parker, K Whitford and C Do. |
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| Recommended | Other reference materials Coleman, A., Bender, M., et al, Law in Commerce, 7th edn., 2020, LexisNexis Butterworths, Chatswood. Gooley, J., Zammit, M., et al, Corporations and Associations Law – Principles and Issues, 7th edn., 2020, LexisNexis Butterworths, Chatswood. James, N., Chapple, E., et al, Business and Company Law, 2ndEdition, 2020, Wiley, Milton, Queensland. Li, E., Business and Corporate Law, 2nd Edition, 2017, Thomson Reuters, Australia. Ciro, T., Goldwasser, V., Verma R., Law and Business, 5thEdition, 2020, Oxford University Press, Docklands, Victoria. The Morris Miller Library (MML) and Law Library in Hobart and the Launceston Library have many resources. Check the relevant library for more details. You may contact the library online at: http://www.utas.edu.au/library/ Other useful websites: | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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