BCDP02-024: Business Law

Description

The subject provides an introduction to the law regulating business in Australia today. It seeks to develop students' knowledge and understanding of the Australian legal system and sources of law in Australia, the commercial legal responsibilities and risks of doing business, key aspects of the law of torts, contracts and consumer protection, and the law associated with starting, managing, financing and closing companies and other business entities. By focusing on the legal responsibilities and risks that have a substantial impact on business, the subject highlights the important role that law plays in business decision-making.

Subject details

Type:	Undergraduate Subject
Code:	BCDP02-024
EFTSL:	0.125
Faculty:	Faculty of Law
Semesters offered:	May - Bond University College 2023 [Standard Offering] Sep - Bond University College 2023 [Standard Offering] Sep - Bond University College 2023 [Standard Offering (SUPP)] Jan - Bond University College 2024 [Standard Offering]
Credit:	10
Study areas:	Law
Subject fees:	Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00 Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00 Commencing in 2023: $4,170.00 Commencing in 2024: $4,420.00

Learning outcomes

Demonstrate coherent knowledge and understanding of Australian business law, including the Australian legal system and sources of law; the key features and purposes of the law of torts, contracts and consumer protection; and the identification of various business structures and the legal regulation of companies.
Communicate knowledge and understanding of Australian business law clearly and effectively, whether orally or in writing.
Use knowledge and understanding of Australian business law to solve commercial legal problems by identifying, analysing and explaining the legal responsibilities and risks of doing business.
Navigate through legal information environments, including online legal resources, with independence and initiative.
Appreciate their legal, social and professional responsibilities to their peers, their profession and their community.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:	Nil
Assumed knowledge:	Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
Restrictions:	This subject is not available to Study Abroad Students This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

This subject is not available to

Study Abroad Students

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

May - Bond University College 2023

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	19/03/2023
Semester start:	15/05/2023
Subject start:	15/05/2023
Last enrolment:	28/05/2023
Teaching census:	09/06/2023
Withdraw - Financial:	10/06/2023
Withdraw - Academic:	01/07/2023

Sep - Bond University College 2023

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	16/07/2023
Semester start:	11/09/2023
Subject start:	11/09/2023
Last enrolment:	24/09/2023
Teaching census:	06/10/2023
Withdraw - Financial:	07/10/2023
Withdraw - Academic:	28/10/2023