Business Law

The aim of this course is to provide students with the foundational and intellectual skills to
navigate the legal aspects of business. Specifically, this course provides a solid foundation on the
legal methodology and the main principles of law relating to business transactions. A number of
topics will be discussed in this course ranging from the formation of contracts, terms of a contract,
breach and termination of a contract, law of agency, business organisations and torts.
At the completion of this course, students will gain foundational competencies in how commercial
law and business practices inter-relate and often influence each other in shaping modern
commerce and industry. Key legal topics will be explained and illustrated from a business
perspective. At the completion of this course, students will also gain a deeper understanding of
the legal issues impacting on businesses