UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

BTS1201 South Africa business law A

Faculty of Business and Economics

BTS1201 South Africa business law A is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at South Africa. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 5 units, leading on to 9 units in all.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2020: Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer B; South Africa
Assessment: Exam 60%; and 1 other task
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.

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Requisites

Before BTS1201

No prerequisites or corequisites.

After BTS1201

5 units list BTS1201 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Overview

An introduction to the South African legal system, its history, structure, and the sources of law. We examine the following areas of commercial law: the general law of contract as well as specialised areas of contract law including the law relating to sales, negotiable instruments, property law, agency law and credit law. We also introduce the various forms of business organisations and insolvency law.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
First semester	South Africa	On campus
Second semester	South Africa	On campus
Summer semester B	South Africa	Block on

Assessment

Within semester assessmentThreshold hurdle
40%
Examination
60%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
introduce the South African legal system with an emphasis on its history, structure and sources of law
2
identify and analyse the law of torts and unjust enrichment
3
identify and analyse the application of the law as it relates to general as well as specific contracts and negotiable instruments
4
identify and discuss various forms of business organisations, including the law concerning corporate insolvency
5
identify and discuss the various aspects of commercial law that are of particular relevance to accountants and auditors.

Workload and teaching

Lectures24 hours
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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

In this unit case studies will be integrated during the face-to-face lectures. Students will be tested on their knowledge applied to the given case-studies. Students will moreover be supported by weekly tutorial sessions. Lectures will moreover focus on problem-based learning.

Learning resources

Required resources

Prescribed Text:
● A Govindjee and D Holness etal Commercial law Fresh perspectives 3rd ed Pearson (copies available at the Van Schaik bookstore on campus)

Contacts

Chief Examiners: Mr Tulani Mafulela

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BTS1201?

BTS1201 has no prerequisites.

What can I take after BTS1201?

BTS1201 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including BES3120, BTS2201, BTS2301, BTS3201 and BTW3201. Those lead on to 9 units in all.

When is BTS1201 offered?

In 2020, BTS1201 runs in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at South Africa.

How much work is BTS1201?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does BTS1201 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 1
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit: Department of Business Law and Taxation

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 3
Study abroad: Not available
Handbook years: 20202021