BTF1010 Business law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTF1010 Business law is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 8 units, leading on to 12 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BTF1010
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BTF1010
8 units list BTF1010 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- BTB2220Corporations lawNo reviews yet
- BTC2000Corporations lawNo reviews yet
- BTF2000Corporations lawNo reviews yet
- BTW2213Company lawNo reviews yet
- BTX2000Corporations lawNo reviews yet
- BTX3110International trade lawNo reviews yet
- BTX3330Regulating cybersecurity: Law, risk and governanceNo reviews yet
- BTX3931Taxation lawNo reviews yet
Enrolment rules
If you are enrolled in course B2007 you cannot undertake this unit.
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 understand business risks and to seize upon business opportunities, while also recognising when professional legal advice might be required.
Business Law focuses on learning and applying essential legal rules to real-world business situations in Australia, including the Australian legal system, the law of contract, and the law of torts (focusing on negligence as it applies to professionals). Privacy and data protection laws and the law of business organisations, including the law of agency and an introduction to company law, will also be covered.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Demonstration50%
- 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
discuss foundational aspects and institutional arrangements of the Australian legal system and its role in regulating business activity
- 2
apply key areas of law, including contract law and tort law, to common business problems
- 3
show legal obligations and ethical considerations in the context of business decision-making and conduct
- 4
employ legal reasoning to communicate professionally on legal issues.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Workshops6 hours
- Assessments-
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Roger Gamble and Benjamin Hayward, Concise Australian Commercial Law (8th edition, 2024)
Where it fits
BTF1010 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Haemala Thanasegaran
- Ben Grunberg
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTF1010?
BTF1010 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BTF1010?
BTF1010 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 8 units, including BTB2220, BTC2000, BTF2000, BTW2213, BTX2000 and BTX3110. Those lead on to 12 units in all.
When is BTF1010 offered?
In 2027, BTF1010 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BTF1010?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTF1010 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include BTF1010?
BTF1010 is part of Business law, International business and Taxation.