Online Courses Handbook 2003

304785 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Internet Law

GradCertInetLaw(Curtin)

Introduction
This course provides an overview of legal aspects applicable to issues arising out of the Internet. It explores how the area of law and the Internet, especially in relation to electronic commerce, interact.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent. Applications are considered from those without a bachelors degree provided they have significant work experience at a recognised level of responsibility.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is of one semester full-time, or equivalent part-time study. External study is also available.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study. Students may incur a costfor personal Internet access.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

304790 v.1 Law Internet (Global Legal Environment) 562 3.0 25.0

SELECT 3 OPTIONS 75.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

304791 v.1 Taxation Internet (Introduction) 562 3.0 25.0

304793 v.1 Law Internet (Contract - Current Issues) 578 3.0 25.0

304794 v.1 Legal Issues and Public Policy for New Technology 627 3.0 25.0

304795 v.1 Intellectual Property Law and Technology 670 3.0 25.0

304796 v.1 Law Internet (Contract and Consumer Protection) 577 3.0 25.0

304797 v.1 Law Internet (Criminal) 574 3.0 25.0

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