INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS
LST2BSX
2020
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, and property law. In addition, students are exposed to ethical standards that apply to business, particularly regarding contractual relationships, responsibility for harm, and legal protections against unethical conduct in the business world. 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-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Student must be enrolled in one of the following courses: LBAB, LBABM, LBABK, LDAB, LAAB - Completed 60 credits
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LST2BSL
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Learner Resource | Prescribed | Didasko Digital, 2018 | Didasko Group |
| Readings | First Principles of Business Law | Recommended | Michael Lambiris and Laura Griffin (2017) | OUP |
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, discussion forum participation, online exercises and activities, 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, discussion forum participation, online exercises and activities, 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, discussion forum participation, online exercises and activities, 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, discussion forum participation, online exercises and activities, 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)
Subject options
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Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
23
-
34
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 23 to week 34
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study exercise (1,500 words) | Business law treasure hunt students to be provided with cases to research and source summarizing relevancy to business law. To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 1,500 Common Law assignment (1,500 words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
28
-
39
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 28 to week 39
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study exercise (1,500 words) | Business law treasure hunt students to be provided with cases to research and source summarizing relevancy to business law. To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 1,500 Common Law assignment (1,500 words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
37
-
48
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 37 to week 48
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study exercise (1,500 words) | Business law treasure hunt students to be provided with cases to research and source summarizing relevancy to business law. To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 1,500 Common Law assignment (1,500 words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
41
-
52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 41 to week 52
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study exercise (1,500 words) | Business law treasure hunt students to be provided with cases to research and source summarizing relevancy to business law. To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 1,500 Common Law assignment (1,500 words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
45
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
in week 45
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study exercise (1,500 words) | Business law treasure hunt students to be provided with cases to research and source summarizing relevancy to business law. To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 1,500 Common Law assignment (1,500 words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
50
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
in week 50
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study exercise (1,500 words) | Business law treasure hunt students to be provided with cases to research and source summarizing relevancy to business law. To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 1,500 Common Law assignment (1,500 words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
06
-
17
One 3.0 days unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 06 to week 17
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study exercise (1,500 words) | Business law treasure hunt students to be provided with cases to research and source summarizing relevancy to business law. To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 1,500 Common Law assignment (1,500 words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
15
-
26
One 3.0 days unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 15 to week 26
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study exercise (1,500 words) | Business law treasure hunt students to be provided with cases to research and source summarizing relevancy to business law. To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 1,500 Common Law assignment (1,500 words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
02
-
13
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 02 to week 13
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study exercise (1,500 words) | Business law treasure hunt students to be provided with cases to research and source summarizing relevancy to business law. To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 1,500 Common Law assignment (1,500 words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |