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AC4004: Introduction to Business Law
| Module Title | Introduction to Business Law |
|---|---|
| Module Code | AC4004 |
| Module Tutor | Kate Goodwin |
| School | Accounting and Law |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 4 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | Cannot be counted with ACC104 |
| Brief Description | This module introduces students to the English Legal System and some aspects of business law which are relevant to accounting and the accounting profession. |
| Indicative Syllabus | Distinction between civil and criminal law; the court system; the doctrine of precedent and main rues of statutory interpretation; the essentials of a binding contract; contract terms; vitiating factors affecting contract; ways in which a contract can be discharged; remedies for breach of contract; distinction between contracts of employment and contracts for services; distinction between unfair and wrongful dismissal; health & safety duties. |
| Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal environment in which accounting operates; (PLO1) 2. Analyse arguments and scenarios and apply the law, drawing reasoned conclusions; (PLO5) 3. Find, extract and analyse data from legal sources and reference these correctly; (PLO6) 4. Present information in a form which will be understood by its intended audience. (PLO8) |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 36 Independent Learning Hours: 114 |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Group work, standard, written: 1500 words or equivalent 002: 50% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 1.50 hours |
| Special Assessment Requirements | |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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