LAW06020 2022 Business Law for Accountants 2
Full Title
Business Law for Accountants 2
Transcript Title
Business Law 2
Code
LAW06020
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
LAW - Law
Department
BUS - Business
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Lorraine Murphy, Valerie McTaggart, Kerry Dolan, Aileen Brennan, Ruth Walsh
Programme Membership
SG_BACCO_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting
SG_BFINA_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Finance and Investment
SG_BACOO_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting
SG_BFINA_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Finance and Investment
SG_BFINA_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Finance and Investment
Description
This module will build on the knowledge acquired in Business Law for Accountants 1.
The purpose of this module is to create a heightened awareness of the pervasive impacts of law on business. The student will be introduced to some of the core principles and concepts which are essential in the commercial environment including commercial contracts, employment law, consumer law and insurance. The student will also be introduced to the area of property law including landlord and tenant law and commercial leases. It is intended that this module will create an awareness of where legal expertise may need to be sought.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Apply the fundamental principles of employment law and equality law to facilitate informed decisions in the commercial environment;
2.
Outline the legislation in relation to a variety of business activities such as marketing, franchising, agency, insurance, data protection, money laundering.
3.
Distinguish between the various forms of business organisation;
4.
Examine legislation and case law in relation to consumer law and property law;
5.
Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work effectively with peers.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The teaching and learning strategy is one which is founded on student-centered active learning. This module will be delivered by a mixture of face to face, online delivery and tutorial support as appropriate. A range of Computer-Aided Learning (CALL) packages are available to support this module (e.g. Moodle, Teams, Panopto).
Discussion, communication and team working skills will be nurtured throughout the module, where students will have space and the support to articulate and present on their ideas within the learning environment.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (30%) which may vary from a case study, presentation, moodle quiz, other - which will take place between weeks 5 and 11 of the semester. There will also be an end of semester exam (70%).
Students will also have the opportunity to reflect on their learning progress throughout the semester through formative assessments such as in-class discussions, polls and quizzes.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Final Exam.
Indicative Syllabus
1. Employment Law (LO 1 & 5)
- Principles of Natural Justice and Fair Procedures
- Essential elements of an employment contract
- Obligations and duties of employers and employees
- Employment legislation - Unfair Dismissals, Equality, Health and Safety
- Role of the Workplace Relations Commission
2. Commercial Law (LO 2 & 3)
- Examination of the various types of business organisation
- Understanding of agency, franchising and distribution agreements
- Fundamental principles of insurance
- Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation
- Money laundering
- Banking
3. Legal issues in relation to Marketing (LO 4)
- Examination of the main provisions of Irish and European consumer law
- The role of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission for the individual and for businesses
4. Property Law (LO 4)
- Landlord and Tenant
- Commercial leases
- Mortgages
- Planning Law
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
30 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
70 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moodle Quiz | Coursework Assessment | Closed Book Exam | 15 % | Week 5 | 1,2 |
| 2 | Quiz, Case Study, Written Report, Presentation, Other | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 15 % | Week 11 | 2,3,5 |
| 3 | Weekly activities in class such as question and answer sessions, class discussion, quiz, case studies etc. | Formative | Assessment | - % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 70 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Tiered Classroom | Class based instruction | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Self Study | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2015 An Introduction to Business Law
ISBN 1910374334 ISBN-13 9781910374337
2015 An Introduction to Business Law
ISBN 1910374334 ISBN-13 9781910374337
Recommended Reading
2021 Essentials of Irish Business Law
ISBN 1916019986 ISBN-13 9781916019980
2021 Essentials of Irish Business Law
ISBN 1916019986 ISBN-13 9781916019980
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Updated Literary Resources
Journal Resources
Law Society Gazette
Irish Law Times
URL Resources
Various legal, government and European websites such as:
www.irishstatuebook.ie
www.oireachtas.ie
www.courts.ie
www.dppireland.ie
www.europa.eu
www.injuriesboard.ie
www.bailii.org
www.irlii.org
www.wrc.ie
www.decisis.ie
Other Resources
Additional Information