BTW1042 Business law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTW1042 Business law is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 8 units, leading on to 10 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 100%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 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
8 units list BTW1042 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- BTB2220Corporations lawNo reviews yet
- BTB3221Taxation law and practiceNo reviews yet
- BTC2000Australian company lawNo reviews yet
- BTC3150Taxation lawNo reviews yet
- BTF2000Australian corporations lawNo reviews yet
- BTF3931Taxation lawNo reviews yet
- BTW2213Company lawNo reviews yet
- BTX2000Australian corporations lawNo reviews yet
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Overview
This unit is designed for non-lawyers and its emphasis is on general legal principles that underpin business activities. It teaches you how to conclude enforceable contracts, mitigate unnecessary legal risks, avoid negligence when giving professional advice, and set up an appropriate business entity. The unit also covers other essential topics like the basic principles of the Malaysian legal system, consumer protection, and agency law. While the topics are discussed with reference to Malaysian laws - given the jurisdictional nature of the law, comparative aspects with other common law jurisdictions are also made to highlight notable legal developments. The unit’s emphasis is on critical thinking and problem-solving skills, without which you will not be able to solve the authentic, problem-based assessments inspired by real-life scenarios.
Offerings in 2023
| 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%
- Within semester assessment60%
- Examination40%
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, tort law, 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 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.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective 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 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.
Where it fits
BTW1042 is part of 1 area of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ridoan Karim
- Dr Athirathan Velloo Muthalia
- Dr Adnan Trakic
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 8 units, including BTB2220, BTB3221, BTC2000, BTC3150, BTF2000 and BTF3931. Those lead on to 10 units in all.
When is BTW1042 offered?
In 2023, 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 100% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BTW1042?
BTW1042 is part of Business law and taxation.