12030 (v.3) Law (Business Organisations) 522

Area:

School of Business Law

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    5934 (v.4) Legal Environment 560 or any previous version
    OR
    11010 (v.2) Law (Contract) 101 or any previous version

Syllabus:

The notion of legal personality. The law relating to sole traders, co-operative enterprises, partnership, associations, secret commissions and joint ventures. Introduction to trusts and franchise agreements. Agency law and the duties and liabilities of principal and agent. Registration and protection of business names. An in depth coverage of the law governing corporations with an introduction to the principles of corporate governance.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - understood the principles of common law and equity as they apply to the various structures and organisations, explained the manner in which governing legislation is constantly adding to and amending the principles enunciated in common law, demonstrated how these principles operate in practical situations, clarified the complex and technical aspects of the unit and recognised the social significance of rules, which seek to regulate the conduct of all participants in business especially in the area of law covered.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Maltas, J. (2003). Student Text on Business Organisations Law School of Business Law. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Exam 70%, Participation 10%, Presentation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y