Module Details

Module Code: LAWS C1415
Module Title: Business Law
Title: Business Law 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Pauline McHugh
Domains:  
Module Description: The overall aim of this course is to introduce students to the Irish Legal System and the fundamentals of Irish tort and contract law
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Appreciate and discuss the general legal environment in which business is carried out
LO2 Demonstrate understanding of contract law and its importance as a framework in business transactions
LO3 Understand the key concepts of tort law and their application to business scenarios.
LO4 Demonstrate an increased awareness and insight of how the law influences decision making in a business context.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.

No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
The Irish Legal System
• Nature, sources and classification of Irish law. o The Irish Constitution - Separation of powers and fundamental rights o Legislation and the legislative process o Common Law and the Doctrine of Precedent o European Union Law - Primary and Secondary Sources - Role of EU Institutions • The Irish Court System – Structure and Jurisdiction • Personnel of the Law
Introduction to the Law of Torts
The Nature of Tort. • Causation and Remoteness • Negligence and Contributory Negligence • Vicarious Liability • Product Liability • Occupier’s Liability • Defences
The Tort of Defamation
• Defamation Act 2009 • Elements of a cause of action, publication (Twitter, facebook etc.) • Defences
The Law of Contract
• The nature and formation of a contract. • Agreement, intention and consideration. • Form of a Contract. • Terms and exemption clauses. • Capacity to contract. • Invalid contracts • Discharge of contract and remedies for breach • Electronic Contracts
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Formal Examination100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 100
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Aine Keenan. (2021), Essentials of Irish Business Law, 7th Ed.. Boru Press Ltd., [ISBN: 9781916019980].
  • Allison Kenneally,John Tully. The Irish Legal System, Clarus Press, [ISBN: 9781905536580].
  • Anthony Thuillier,Cathy Macdaid. Business Law in Ireland, Clarus Press, [ISBN: 9781905536771].
  • Eoin Molloy. (2020), Contract Law for Students, Bloomsbury Professional, p.404, [ISBN: 9781526512291].
  • John Tully. Tort Law in Ireland, Clarus Press, [ISBN: 9781905536696].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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