Business Law (729M3)
Business Law
Module 729M3
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module provides an insight into the law and practice of business organisations including their formation and management. We will consider all forms of business entity and the practical implications of such entities entering into binding contracts, the issue of liabilities and the protection conferred on management, investors and other stakeholders. This module offers an academically stimulating orientation toward some key aspects of Business Law and Practice element of SQE I for those students who intend to qualify as a solicitor. MCQ forms part of the assessment for this module in line with the SQE
Module learning outcomes
Systematically understand key aspects of starting a new business.
Demonstrate critical awareness of the management of a business and company decision making to ensure compliance with statutory and other legal requirements.
Comprehensive understanding of the interests, rights, obligations and powers of stakeholders in a business.
Evaluate cognate aspects of business law.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 80.00% |
| Multiple Choice questions | Spring Semester Week 11 | 20.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Please note that the University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses and modules in accordance with the descriptions set out here. However, the University keeps its courses and modules under review with the aim of enhancing quality. Some changes may therefore be made to the form or content of courses or modules shown as part of the normal process of curriculum management.
The University reserves the right to make changes to the contents or methods of delivery of, or to discontinue, merge or combine modules, if such action is reasonably considered necessary by the University. If there are not sufficient student numbers to make a module viable, the University reserves the right to cancel such a module. If the University withdraws or discontinues a module, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative module.