LAW06034 2016 Foundations in Business Law
Full Title
Foundations in Business Law
Transcript Title
Business Law 1
Code
LAW06034
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
LAW - Law
Department
BUS - Business
Level
06 - Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2016 - Full Academic Year 2016-17
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
John Creed, Ruth Walsh
Programme Membership
SG_BDIGI_B07 201800 Bachelor of Business in Digital Marketing
SG_BSALE_B07 201600 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales
SG_BINTE_H08 201600 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages
SG_BSALE_B07 201700 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales
SG_BIMFR_H08 201900 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in International Marketing with French
SG_BIMSP_H08 201900 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in International Marketing with Spanish
SG_BDIGI_B07 201900 Bachelor of Business in Digital Marketing
SG_BSALE_B07 201900 Bachelor of Business in Business in Marketing and Sales
SG_BINTE_H08 201900 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages
SG_BSALE_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business in Marketing and Sales
SG_BINTE_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages
SG_BINTE_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages
SG_BSALE_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales
Description
The purpose of this course is to give the student an introduction to the Irish and European legal systems. The student will be introduced to the basic principles in law, which are essential in the commercial environment. 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.
Describe the system of administration of justice in Ireland in relation to both civil and criminal law;
2.
Distinguish between Irish and European laws and assess their impact on Irish business activities;
3.
Apply the fundamental principles of contract law and tort law to facilitate informed decisions in the commercial environment;
4.
Recognise key factors which will influence decision making within a complex legal environment;
5.
Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work effectively with peers.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered by lecture and tutorial support as appropriate. The learner will be supported in developing an understanding of the theory and key principles in this area and how these apply in the commercial environment. Reference will be made to case study material to support this objective.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (20%) during the semester and by an end of semester 2 hour written exam (80%).
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assessments will be developed as appropriate to assess failed elements.
Indicative Syllabus
1. Introduction to the Irish and European legal systems
- Differences between civil and criminal law;
- Sources of law, the Irish Constitution, Legislation,Separation of Powers;
- The importance of European Union law in relation to our legal system;
- Personnel of the law and the Irish court system;
- Court visit.
2. The fundamental principles of contract law
- The essential elements of a legally binding contract;
- Differentiate between the various terms of a contract;
- Exemption clauses and contracts in restraint of trade;
- Understand how contracts can be discharged and the appropriate remedies;
- E-commerce and on-line contracts.
3. The fundamental principles of tort law
- The basic principles of the law of negligence;
- Vicarious liability, employer's liability and product liability;
- The defences that may be used to defend an action in negligence and the remedies available;
- The fundamentals of defamation.
4. Business Ethics and Regulation
- Ethical and social responsibilities.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Written Report , Exam, case study, Other | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 8 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 2 | Continuous Assessment Weekly activities in class such as question and answer sessions, class discussion, case studies etc. | Formative | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 80 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Class based instruction | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self Study | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
"Essentials of Irish Business Law" by Aine Keenan - Gill & Macmillan.
"Principles of Irish Law" by Brian Doolan - Gill & Macmillan.
Constitution of Ireland - Government Publications Office.
Business Law, Law Society of Ireland - Oxford University Press.
URL Resources
Various legal, government and European websites such as:
www.oireachtas.ie;
www.courts.ie;
www.westlaw.ie
www.constitution.ie;
www.irishstatuebook.ie;
www.europa.eu;
www.injuriesboard.ie.
www.irlii.org.
Other Resources
None.
Additional Information
None