lst2bsl introduction to business law
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.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLola Akin Ojelabi
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/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 |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLola 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLola 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 enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn 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 enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLola 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLola 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLola 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLola 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLola 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLola 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 enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn 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 enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn 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 enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn 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 enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn 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 |