Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast, Hong Kong Universal Ed
Introduction
The Unit introduces students to the Australian and Hong Kong legal systems in the context of business and covers a range of topics relating to the business environment, including:
- An introduction to the Australian and Hong Kong legal systems and the sources of law (enacted and unenacted) applicable in each:
- The law of torts*The law of contract;
- Consumer Law;
- Agency Law; and
- Business structures and basic Australian corporate law and governance principles.
Where applicable comparisons between Australian and Hong Kong law in these areas (where they differ substantially) will be drawn.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Business and Corporate Law |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BAA215 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting and Accountability |
| Coordinator | John Streeter (Semester 1 & Accelerated Study Period 1) Peter Dixon (HKUE) |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
| LO1 | Explain a general knowledge of the key principles underpinning Australian and Hong Kong Business Law. |
| LO2 | Apply knowledge of Australian and Hong Kong Business Law to authentic legal situations. |
| LO3 | Present advice in oral and written forms on authentic business and corporate law case studies. |
Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
BFA213, BFA241
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Please see the unit outline for details. |
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| Assessment | Presentation (15%), Peer Evaluation (5%), Case Study (20%), Workbook (10%), Final Exam (50%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please see the unit outline for details. |
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