UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

BTW1042 Malaysian business law

Faculty of Business and Economics

BTW1042 Malaysian business law is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 20 units, leading on to 24 units in all.

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

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Overview

This unit introduces the student to the salient features of the Malaysian legal system, the various dispute resolution techniques and examines the main areas of law that regulate the business environment in Malaysia. The focus of learning is on the law of contract, the law of misrepresentation, agency law, partnership law and aspects of company law. Comparative aspects of Australian laws will be highlighted where relevant.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
First semester	Malaysia	On campus
Second semester	Malaysia	On campus
October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus	Malaysia	On campus

Assessment

Within semester assessment
40%
Examination
60%

Learning outcomes

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

1
deliberate the salient features of the Malaysian legal system, with a focus on its law making institutions, the interpretation of statutes and the various dispute resolution techniques
2
examine and apply the principles of contract law, misrepresentation and agency law to hypothetical legal problems
3
examine the legal differences between partnerships and corporations
4
conduct basic legal research using primary and secondary sources
5
deliberate Common Law comparative aspects of the above topics.

Workload and teaching

Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Teaching approachActive learning
Teaching approachPeer assisted 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. 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.

Where it fits

BTW1042 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners: Dr Adnan Trakic; Dr Loganathan Krishnan; Dr Abdul Majid

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BTW1042?

BTW1042 has no prerequisites.

What can I take after BTW1042?

BTW1042 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 20 units, including BEW3555, BTB2220, BTB3221, BTC2000, BTC3150 and BTC3200. Those lead on to 24 units in all.

When is BTW1042 offered?

In 2020, BTW1042 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.

How much work is BTW1042?

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

Does BTW1042 have an exam?

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

Which majors and minors include BTW1042?

BTW1042 is part of Business law and taxation.

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 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027