Business

BFA141

2010  BFA141  Commercial Transactions

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter BFA141 H,L,W H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 Spring Offering in H 29-NOV-2010 03-DEC-2010 13-DEC-2010 17-DEC-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Provides, in the context of commercial transactions, an introduction to the Australian legal system, sources of law such as Parliament and the courts, the Federal system, the legislative process, precedent, alternative dispute resolution, an introduction to the law of torts, the law of contract, consumer protection law, Trade Practices legislation, agency law, introduction to various forms of business organisations including sole traders, partnerships, trusts and corporations.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: continuous assessment (40%); exam (60%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 weeks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L,W
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Spring) will be available from mid July 2010

STAFF: TBA

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