Course overview
This course will introduce students to a range of legal issues that impact on business. Students will learn to identify areas of legal liability and risk and how to minimise legal risk. The topics covered in the course include an introduction to the Australian legal system, principles of contract law, consumer protection law, various business structures, the concept of corporate personality, company contracts, directors' duties and financial reporting requirements.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify fundamental aspects of the Australian legal system;
- Apply correct legal methodology: apply IRAC (Issues, Rules, Argument, Conclusion) framework to legal problems
- Analyse legal themes relevant to business dealings critically
- Conduct basic legal research
- Utilise modern technology effectively
- Communicate legal argument effectively.