Business and the Law

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 1019
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Course ID
208372
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Law
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course provides a foundation regarding the multiple areas of intersection between law and business, and the crucial practical, legal and ethical issues that arise. Students will gain an understanding of the business context in which law operates, and the core business/commercial law areas such as business structures, consumer protection, operational liability that will be developed in later years courses to fulfil accreditation purposes. They will also have the opportunity to develop skills of negotiation, communication and working collaboratively, and will engage with the digital and technological resources that are used in this area of practice. The combination of skills and knowledge covered in this course are applied to simulated, real-world business scenarios that prepare students to be creative, ethical and digitally-literate practical problem solvers.

  • Setting Up A Business
  • Navigating Business And Consumer Rights

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify business law and commercial transactions law issues arising in a hypothetical situation
  • Explain business law and commercial transactions law according to authoritative sources, including cases and legislation
  • Apply business law and commercial transactions law to hypothetical scenarios to determine rights and liabilities
  • Construct legal argument through written communication
  • Apply relevant digital technologies to identify and propose solutions to hypothetical scenarios
  • Negotiate a simple business law transaction in a professional and collaborative manner

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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