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Comprehensive Revision Guide and Course Notes 2026 
 
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James Cook University - Business Law (BU1112)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	James Cook University
Study Level	Undergraduate
Subject Code	BU1112
Subject Name	Business Law
Notes Title	Comprehensive Revision Guide and Course Notes
Page Length	54

This comprehensive revision guide covers all examinable topics for BU1112: Business Law at JCU. Within this document, you will find an in-depth exploration of core concepts and theories essential for a thorough understanding of the material. The guide provides insights into how the law impacts business decision-making and operations, as well as the dynamics between businesses and regulators. It also examines fundamental legal principles that influence key areas of business, including contract law, tort law, and consumer law. Whether you are revising all topics or preparing for the exam, this guide serves as an ideal resource to enhance your knowledge and ensure success in your studies.

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).

✔ Upon completion of this subject, graduates will be able to:

Examine and describe the Australian legal system and sources of law
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
Examine and describe the legal considerations and requirements associated with starting a business

Anti-requisite(s): BU2111 CO1501 CO2501 BU1812

SUBJECT CODE	SUBJECT NAME
BU1002	Accounting for Decision Making
BU1003	Principles of Economics
BU1007	Principles of Data Analysis for Business
BU1104	Introduction to Management Concepts and Applications
BU1108	Marketing Matters
BU1112	Business Law
BX2011	Foundation of Accounting Principles
BX2012	Cost Management and Control
BX2014	Principles of Finance
BX2021	Managerial Economics
BX2022	Macroeconomic Policy
BX2031	Investment and Portfolio Analysis
BX2032	Financial Institutions and Markets
BX2122	Econometrics and Big Data Analysis
BX3011	Corporate Financial Accounting
BX3031	Multinational Business Finance
BX3112	Taxation Law
SC2202	Quantitative Methods in Science

James Cook University - Business Law (BU1112)

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