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LAWS20028 Business Law

Course details

An introduction to business law in Australia and the law of contract. Topics include the origins of the Australian legal system, the current legal environment of business and the law of contracts as it regulates business transactions. A particular study is made of the nature, terms, validity, operation and discharge of contracts. And a study of commercial law including the distinction between real and personal property, the contract of sale, with special reference to trade practices law, bailment, securities, guarantees, bankruptcy and the process of litigation. If you have recently completed studies in Business Law an Australian undergraduate program, you are advised to seek substitution for this course if it is compulsory for your current program. Alternatively, if your program allows, you may seek exemption.


Course at a glance
Career: Postgraduate
Credit points: 8
Requisites: This course is only to be studied by students in the Master of Accounting, Master of Professional Accounting or Graduate Diploma in Accounting Programs.
Student Contribution Band: 3
EFTSL: 0.16667
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Term 1, 2006 BNE FLEX GDC MEL ROK SYD
Term 2, 2006 BNE FLEX GDC HKG MEL ROK SYD
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