lst2bsl introduction to business law and ethics
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS
LST2BSL
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to some of the core principles of contract and consumer protection law, the law of negligence, agency law, and the various legal structures recognised by law for carrying on business. In addition, students are exposed to ethical standards that apply to business throughout its lifetime, from starting a business to contractual relationships that are formed throughout. This subject also adopts a skills-based learning approach. It does this through teaching the basic techniques of problem-solving and promoting an understanding of the dynamic nature of the law. These skills prepare students for more advanced law subjects as well as their professional careers.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBalu Rao
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 and Bachelor of Accounting Students should enrol in this unit.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Understanding Business Law | Prescribed | Graw, Parker, Whitford, Sangkuhl and Do (7TH ED) | LexixNexis Butterworths |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate a knowledge of key features of the Australian Legal System through written and oral forms
- Activities:
- Listening to online lectures, tutorial participation, assignments, online tests
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
02. Identify, interpret, analyse and evaluate case law principles and statutory provisions as they apply to business law through written and oral forms
- Activities:
- Listening to online lectures, tutorial participation, assignments, online tests
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
03. Demonstrate a knowledge of the ethical standards that apply to business through written and oral forms
- Activities:
- Listening to online lectures, tutorial participation, assignments, online tests
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
04. Apply problem-solving skills to legal and ethical issues in business through written and oral forms
- Activities:
- Listening to online lectures, tutorial participation, assignments, online testsOnline
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalu Rao
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalu Rao
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Dandenong, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalu Rao
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Dandenong, 2015, 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalu Rao
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2015, 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Shepparton, 2015, Semester 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalu Rao
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalu Rao
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Sydney, 2015, 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Summer Semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Vietnam, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalu Rao
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Vietnam, 2015, 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word Common Law assignment to be submitted online | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |