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 2026 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 7 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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
7 units list BTB1010 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The Commercial law unit focuses on learning to identify and apply the essential legal rules to real-world business situations in Australia.
For business students, the goal is to develop the practical skill to use legal principles to identify, interpret, and solve fundamental legal problems in a business context.
This practical understanding enables you to appreciate how different business structures are legally set up, understand and manage common business risks, implement business opportunities while operating lawfully, and recognise when professional legal advice is necessary. By learning to apply the rules related to negligence, contract, consumer protection, data protection, and business structures, you will be able to navigate the legal landscape and prevent serious legal consequences in commercial enterprises.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Project50%
- Examination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
recognise foundational aspects and institutional arrangements of the Australian legal system and its role in regulating business activity
- 2
identify key areas of law, including contract law and tort law, to common business problems
- 3
explain legal obligations and ethical considerations in the context of business decision-making and conduct
- 4
practice legal reasoning to communicate professionally on legal issues.
Workload and teaching
- Assessments-
- Tutorials18 hours
- Workshops6 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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 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.
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.
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 7 units, including BTB2220, BTC2000, BTF2000, BTW2213, BTX2000 and BTX3110. Those lead on to 8 units in all.
When is BTB1010 offered?
In 2026, 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 1 other task.