79203 Business Law and Ethics

6cp
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: D Meltz

This compulsory subject provides a fundamental foundation for all future law subjects in the Bachelor of Business. The subject provides a background knowledge of the Australian legal system and the laws that govern Australian and international commercial relationships. It examines contract and consumer protection as well as laws governing civil liablity in a business setting. The content and assessment tasks develop the students' ability to research answers to legal issues. The subject is taught from a risk management perspective with a focus on avoiding legal pitfalls and solving ethical dilemmas.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,062.38
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,544.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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