2105AFE: Introduction to Business Law (Griffith University)

This course provides students with an overview of the Australian legal system as it pertains to commerce and management. It also provides detailed knowledge in the area of contract law and a knowledge of the law as it applies to torts, particularly professional negligence and to partnership. Prerequisites: Successful completion of a minimum of 40 credit points of first year courses in the Program. Students undertaking a Law Degree should make note that 2105AFE is incompatible with the LAW courses and they should seek further advice from the Law School if choosing an elective. NOTE: Students who are undertaking a Double Law degree are restricted from enrolling in either 2007GIR/2087GIR Legal Issues for Managers, 2010EHR Legal Issues for Managers or 2105AFE / 2185AFE Intro to Business Law as a GBS elective course.

✔ After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

• Apply key principles related to contract law, law of torts, consumer protection law, and the law as it applies to various business structures, in particular company, partnership and trust law, to various hypothetical scenarios.
• Explain the various components of the Australian legal system, in particular, the doctrine of precedent, the jurisdiction of Federal and State Courts and the sources of our law.
• Resolve complex legal issues using legal knowledge, problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills.

Prerequisite(s): The student must have achieved at least 40 credit points prior to enrolment.