Introduction
Commercial transactions provides an introduction to the Australian legal system, which considers sources of law such as Parliament and the courts, the Federal system, the legislative process, precedent, alternative dispute resolution, an introduction to the law of torts, the law of contract, consumer protection and trade practices law, agency law, introduction to various forms of business organisations including sole traders, partnerships, trusts and corporations, employment law, intellectual property and electronic security.
This unit will also cover select aspects of the Chinese legal and judicial systems, in addition to the Law of Contracts, the Law of Torts, Consumer Law and Partnership Law.
Summary
| Unit name | Commercial Transactions |
| Unit code | BFA141 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting |
| Coordinator | Mrs Cecilia Lawler |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): Shanghai Ocean University AEIN Institute |
| Level | Introductory |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Explain general legal knowledge of key principles underpinning business law.
- Apply knowledge of business law to business contexts.
- Justify and communicate arguments, concerning legal issues related to the management of business.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Workbook (10%)|Tests (x2) (20%)|Case Study (30%)|Take-home Examination (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following text: A Gibson, 2024, Business Law, 12th edn, Pearson Australia (ISBN: 9780655708513) You will also be required to access readings on Chinese law available on MyLO. |
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