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Unit Overview

Description

This unit is available at Level 2/3, and is the capstone unit of the Business Law Major. It builds on the knowledge embedded in the previous units, and draws them together to develop cognitive, technical and communication skills relevant to Business Law. Students are taught to evaluate and analyse relevant information from various legal areas of business law. Please consult the unit outline for the relevant areas of law; these may typically include managing intellectual property, contract management and design, conflict and dispute management, business engagement skills and strategies a. o.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 core unit in the Business Law major sequence
  • Level 3 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) understand the key elements and institutions of the legal parameters of business as they apply to a hypothetical business entity; (2) create solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems in different areas of Australian business law; (3) critically reflect on the solutions provided to the hypothetical business entity; (4) demonstrate an understanding of the challenges of working effectively in a team, including as a leader of the team.; and (5) effectively communicate with professional oral and written communication skills.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) online quizzes ; (2) reflective portfolio; and (3) group entity reports. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Camilla Baasch Andersen
Unit rules
Prerequisites
LAWS2301 Company Law
or LAWS2201 Legal Framework of Business.
for pre-2012 courses: any two relevant Level 2 units or equivalent
Contact hours
Online Lectures: 1 hour per week
Workshops 2 hours per week for 12 weeks.
Text

Due to the variety of practical skills and diversity of topics, there is no set textbook for this course. A reading list is provided on LMS and a summary is available on the unit outline.

  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.