BTS2201 South African business law B
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTS2201 South African business law B is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at South Africa. It needs BTS1201 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer B
- South Africa
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for BTS2201. This is its 2021 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before BTS2201
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BTS2201
2 units list BTS2201 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit examines business entities law at an advanced level, with emphasis on the law of partnership, company law, the law of close corporations and the law of business trusts. An examination will also be made of the relevant legal aspects relating to corporate governance with specific emphasis on the role and duties of directors. The law pertaining to auditors and their role in a business entity will be examined as will the law relating to financial reporting and the keeping of financial records by business entities.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester - South Africa | South Africa | On campus |
| Second semester - South Africa | South Africa | On campus |
| Summer semester B | South Africa | Block on |
Assessment
- Within semester assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
- Examination60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and describe various forms of business enterprises in South Africa
- 2
provide basic legal advice regarding the choice of business form
- 3
discuss, analyse and give advice on the legal structure of the partnership, company, close corporation and business trust
- 4
explain and give advice on the rights and duties of the different role-players in the partnership, company, close corporation and business trust
- 5
read, analyse and explain the principles of business law from case law and relevant legislation law in terms of the various business forms
- 6
explain the effect of recent court decisions regarding the various business forms
- 7
analyse a given practical situation in terms of the statutes and common law regarding the various business forms
- 8
identify legal problems and apply them to practical problems and provide legal solutions.
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. Lecturers will moreover focus on problem-based learning.
Learning resources
Required resources
Cassim et al, The Law of Business Structures, (2012) Juta & Co.
Davis D (ed) Geach W (man ed), Mongalo T Butler D Loubser A Coetzee L and Burdette D Companies and other Business Structures in South Africa 3 rd ed. (2013) Oxford University Press Southern Africa
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Esmerelda Heuer
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTS2201?
You need BTS1201 before you enrol.
What can I take after BTS2201?
BTS2201 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ACS3765 and ACS3770.
When is BTS2201 offered?
In 2021, BTS2201 runs in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at South Africa.
How much work is BTS2201?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTS2201 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- 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 4
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021