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 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 17 units, leading on to 19 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTW1042
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BTW1042
17 units list BTW1042 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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- BTB2220Corporations lawNo reviews yet
- BTB3221Taxation law and practiceNo reviews yet
- BTC2000Australian company lawNo reviews yet
- BTC3150Taxation lawNo reviews yet
- BTC3300Marketing lawNo reviews yet
- BTF2000Australian corporations lawNo reviews yet
- BTF3931Taxation lawNo reviews yet
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- BTW2213Malaysian company lawNo reviews yet
- BTW2241Comparative workplace relations lawNo reviews yet
- BTW3201International trade lawNo reviews yet
- BTW3221Taxation law and practiceNo reviews yet
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Overview
This unit introduces you 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 2022
| 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 assessment40%
- Examination60%
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 approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- 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. 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 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Adnan Trakic
- Dr Ridoan Karim
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 17 units, including BEW3555, BTB2220, BTB3221, BTC2000, BTC3150 and BTC3300. Those lead on to 19 units in all.
When is BTW1042 offered?
In 2022, 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.