Business Law and Practice (M6006)
Business Law and Practice
Module M6006
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module provides an insight into the law and practice relating to business organisations, through formation, management and dissolution. We will consider the different forms of business entity and explore the day to day management of a business, alongside stakeholder interests. We will consider the implications of legal requirements such as reporting and taxation. The module provides a useful grounding in the key considerations of business law and practice and will be useful in increasing commercial awareness.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of new business formation.
Evidence awareness of business decision-making in compliance with legal requirements.
Evidence understanding of the role of stakeholders in a business.
Demonstrate understanding of the key aspects of the financial considerations of a business.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice questions | Spring Semester Week 9 Mon 14:05 | 25.00% |
| Essay (1500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 75.00% |
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 | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222220 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 00101101010 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01011010100 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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