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Monash College Unit Guide
BUSINESS LAW (MCD2070)
Purpose
This unit introduces the way in which law impacts on business.
Prerequisites
Nil.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- Describe the sources of law in Australia and
the ways in which the courts interpret the law.
- Explain the law as it relates to negligent conduct,
with particular emphasis on negligent advice.
- Explain the law of contract, with particular
emphasis on the rules relating to contract formation, the identification
of terms, discharge of the contract and remedies arising from breach.
- Explain partnership law, with particular emphasis
on the formation of a partnership, the relation ship between partners
and between partners and outsiders dealing with them.
- Describe corporations law, with particular emphasis
on the consequences of incorporation, the different types of corporations
and the duties of company directors.
- Describe the law as it relates to business practices,
which are deemed anti-competitive.
Assessment
Essays, tests or other assignments: 30%
Examination: 70%
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