BTX1010 Business law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTX1010 Business law is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2022. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 8 units, leading on to 10 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Other periods
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- 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 BTX1010
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BTX1010
8 units list BTX1010 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- 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
- BTX2000Australian corporations lawNo reviews yet
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
As the law affects all kind of business activities, learning about the law as a non-lawyer is vital for everyone working in business. There are serious legal consequences for failing to comply with the law which in turn can impact upon business profitability and value. Understanding the law will enable you to appreciate how businesses are set up, to understand business risks, and to seize upon business opportunities, while also recognising when professional legal advice might be required. This unit covers essential topics in the Australian business world, including the Australian legal system, the law of contract, consumer protection, and the law of torts (including negligence as it affects business and as it applies to professionals). The law of business organisations, including the law of agency, partnerships, and an introduction to company law, will also be covered.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| November teaching period | Caulfield | Block on |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand how the Australian legal system, the law of contract, consumer protection law, the law of tort, and the law of business organisations affect the conduct of business
- 2
examine common legal scenarios in business relating to these areas of law, and apply relevant laws to predict possible legal outcomes
- 3
demonstrate an understanding of legal reasoning
- 4
consolidate and apply learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3 in several topic areas affecting business in one assessment task. This goal is reflected in the requirement that students must attain a mark of at least 45% on the final examination.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures16 hours
- Tutorials20 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- 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 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Clive Turner, John Trone and Roger Gamble, Concise Australian Commercial Law (Lawbook Co, 5th ed. 2019)
Where it fits
BTX1010 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jadranka Petrovic
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTX1010?
BTX1010 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after BTX1010?
BTX1010 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 8 units, including BTB2220, BTB3221, BTC2000, BTC3150, BTC3300 and BTF2000. Those lead on to 10 units in all.
When is BTX1010 offered?
BTX1010 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
How much work is BTX1010?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTX1010 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include BTX1010?
BTX1010 is part of Business law, International business and Taxation.