BTB1010 Commercial law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTB1010 Commercial law is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 8 units, leading on to 10 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTB1010
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BTB1010
8 units list BTB1010 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
As the law affects all kinds of business activities, learning about the law as a non-lawyer is vital for everyone working in business. There are serious legal consequences for failing to comply with the law which in turn can impact upon business profitability and value. Understanding the law will enable you to appreciate how businesses are set up, to understand business risks, and to seize upon business opportunities, while also recognising when professional legal advice might be required. This unit covers essential topics in the Australian business world, including the Australian legal system, the law of contract, consumer protection, and the law of torts (including negligence as it affects business and as it applies to professionals). Privacy and data protection laws and the law of business organisations, including the law of agency, partnerships, and an introduction to company law, will also be covered.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz / Test10%
- Written40%
- Examination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
explain the nature of the Australian legal system and its role in regulating business activity
- 2
understand key legal principles from contract law, consumer protection law, tort law, privacy and data protection law, and the law of business organisations, and the impact these principles have on business conduct
- 3
assess common legal scenarios arising in business and identify relevant legal principles to predict possible legal risks and outcomes
- 4
demonstrate an understanding of legal reasoning and apply this skill set to solve legal problems and inform business decision-making and conduct
- 5
recall business ethical obligations arising under the law relevant to business activity and conduct.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops6 hours
- Tutorials18 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Roger Gamble and Benjamin Hayward, Concise Australian Commercial Law (8th edition, 2024)
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Melchor Raval
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTB1010?
BTB1010 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after BTB1010?
BTB1010 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 8 units, including BTB2220, BTB3221, BTC2000, BTC3150, BTF2000 and BTF3931. Those lead on to 10 units in all.
When is BTB1010 offered?
In 2025, BTB1010 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
How much work is BTB1010?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTB1010 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.