Key facts
UNE unit code: LSSU451
*You are viewing the 2024 version of this unit which may be subject to change in future.
- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
This unit available to all students, other than Bachelor of Laws students, subject to degree rules.
It will introduce you to the legal principles relating to business and commercial relationships and covers a wide range of topics and approaches to examine real-world business law issues.
The unit explores the Australian legal system and business structures, an overview of the law of torts, negligence and negligent misstatement, contracts, consumer law, electronic commerce, finance law and bankruptcy, and insurance law.
In doing so, you will learn how legal principles affect business practice and decision making and apply the knowledge to a wide range of career paths.
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For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Legal Studies unit available to all students, other than Bachelor of Laws students, subject to degree rules. Those students wishing to meet the qualification requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board should also consider enrolling in LSSU450, LSSU591, LSSU592, and LSSU593. Due to accreditation requirements [TPB and ASIC(FASEA)], students must sit an independent invigilated assessment/supervised examination.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of aspects of the Australian legal system, its sources of law, and how the system operates in relation to regulating business and commercial activities; and a well-developed knowledge of the key features and purpose of contract law;
- use initiative and autonomy to critique, argue and develop independent opinions on Australian commercial law;
- produce clear and coherent written communications that are based upon analysis, synthesis, and the application of professional judgement, as well as reflection and evaluation of the relevant law, to competently and confidently apply the skills of legal reasoning and analysis to factual problems; and
- understand the application of data protection and privacy regulations when collecting, generating, storing, accessing, using or sharing data and information.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Situational analysis and making appropriate legal advice.This assessment task is compulsory. No. Words: 4000 |
| Online Quizzes | No | 20% | All offerings | No. Words: 800 |
| Open Book Examination | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Students must achieve at least 50% overall in the examination to pass the unit. There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Australian Commercial Law
ISBN: 9780455246710
Turner, C. and Trone, J., Thomson Reuters 34th ed. 2022
Text refers to: Trimester 2 (On Campus), Trimester 2 (Online)
Australian Commercial Law
ISBN: 9780455244709
Turner, C. and Trone, J., Thomson Reuters 33rd ed. 2020
Text refers to: Trimester 1 (On Campus), Trimester 1 (Online)
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Business Law
ISBN: 9780655708513
Gibson, A., Pearson 12th ed. 2023
Text refers to: All offerings
Business and Law in Australia
ISBN: 9780455247441
Parker, D. and Ward, L., Thomson Lawbook Co. 4th ed. 2024
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Referenced material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Concise Australian Legal Dictionary
ISBN: 9780409352917
Finkelstein, R. and Hamer, D., (eds), LexisNexis Butterworths 6th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
Nutshell: Business Law
ISBN: 9780455228471
Gibson, A. and Fraser, D., Thomson Lawbook Co 3rd ed. 2011
Text refers to: All offerings
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