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Level 3: Business Law

Module Description

This module aims to:

1. Introduce students to the legal framework in England & Wales and in particular to facilitate an understanding of the sanctions available to the courts to deal with non compliance by a business of its legal obligations
2. Gain a foundation knowledge of the working of four business related areas of law namely contract, tort, company law and employment law
3. Develop individual areas of law which impinge upon businesses in practice
4. Stimulate students into adopting an enquiring and critical approach to the law
5. Foster a willingness amongst students to accept responsibility

Module Content

1. Introduction to Legal Framework
2. Contract Law 1
3. Contract Law 2
4. Tort 1
5. Tort 2
6. Companies and other forms of business units
7. Formation of a company
8. Company Officers
9. Finance of an Incorporated Company

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of the English Legal system, relevant legal institutions and four principal areas of law relevant to the operation of a business
• Research effectively a number of cases and other sources of information to help interpret the law
• Critically evaluate the impact of the changing legal environment on the business/organization situation
• Identify and investigate "legal problems" for businesses and suggest solutions to the same
• Improve self learning skills by being able to effectively analyse a law report and piece of legislation and to tackle comprehensive case studies and problem scenarios

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