Business Law

BU1112 - Business Law

The subject outlines the nature of law and its sources both nationally and internationally. The Australian legal framework is considered and the different courts within the system are introduced together with other dispute resolution options. The subject focuses on law in the context of business with special reference to contracts, torts, trade practices regulation, contract and consumer protection, property and intellectual property. Ethical perspectives to the law will be embedded throughout the subject by considering the nature of professionalism and the duties of professionals in the business context. This subject is compulsory for students wishing to satisfy professional accreditation requirements in the Bachelor of Business (Accounting).

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[Anti-requisite] BU1112 CO1501 CO2501 BU1812

[Anti-requisite] BU1112 CO1501 CO2501 BU1812 Offerings: All

BU2111 - Business Law

Examine and describe the Australian legal system and sources of law

Examine and describe the legal considerations and requirements associated with starting a business

Demonstrate an understanding of the core principles of the law of torts including negligence; the law of contract; consumer protection law; intellectual property law; agency law; and property law