INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW
LST2BSL
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this introductory subject, students examine legal institutions and practices such as law making and interpretation of laws. The law of contract and its place in commercial law, notably the law of the sale of goods, comprise the body of the unit. Other kinds of civil liability such as fault liability are compared. Students examine the economic and political factors which have influenced the development of this law and assess the impact of the law on business and industrial activity. Students are also introduced to the legal structures available for conducting business in Australia.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Lola Akin Ojelabi
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LAW2CNT
Equivalent subjects: LST1LCC, LST1IBL, LST1BSL
Special conditions: This subject is not available to Bachelor of Laws students as a law elective. Bachelor of Business Students should enrol in this unit.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Casebook TBA | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lola Akin Ojelabi
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lola Akin Ojelabi
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
China, 2014, Week 08-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Bevacqua
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 08 - 23
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 23 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
China, 2014, Week 28-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Bevacqua
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 28 - 31
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
China, 2014, Week 37-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Bevacqua
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 52
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
Dandenong, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lola Akin Ojelabi
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
Dandenong, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lola Akin Ojelabi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lola Akin Ojelabi
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lola Akin Ojelabi
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lola Akin Ojelabi
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lola Akin Ojelabi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
Sydney, 2014, ACN Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Bevacqua
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
Sydney, 2014, ACN Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Bevacqua
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 28 - 39
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
Sydney, 2014, ACN Summer Semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Bevacqua
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 45 - 05
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 05 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
Vietnam, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Bevacqua
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |
Vietnam, 2014, Semester 2, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Bevacqua
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word Common Law assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| one 45-minute online class test | 20 |