Area: | School of Business Law |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Equivalent(s): | 300683 (v.4) BLW28 Management Law or any previous version
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Prerequisite(s): | 11011 (v.3) Legal Framework 100 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Explores the Australian Legal System as it applies to the legal environment within which the managerial function operates. In particular it covers important and practical issues of legal procedure, torts relevant to managers, business structures, agency law, laws protecting consumers and regulating business actions, laws applying to finance and bankruptcy as well as insurance and intellectual property. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- An overview the operation of the Australian Legal System on the business environment. Explored in more detail some aspects of the legal background over which the managerial function operates. A broad outline of Australian Business Law relevant to management. Examined selected aspects of particular relevance in more detail. Appreciated some of the rules and principles applying to managerial functions. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Carvan, J.C. A Guide to Business Law. |
Unit Texts: | Latimer, P. Australian Business Law. Law (Management) 252 Guide Book. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Drop-box Assignment 30%, Examination 50%, Online Quiz 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Joondalup Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Joondalup Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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