Module Details

Module Code: BUSS H1701
Module Title: Business Law
Title: Business Law
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Aisling Hennessy
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to give students an introduction to the Irish Legal System, explore aspects of Contract and Company law and apply the knowledge acquired to solving relevant legal problems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the Irish legal system and sources of Irish law.
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of how (1) contract, (2) tort (3) company and (4) employment law apply in a business context.
LO3 Analyse problems and propose solutions by applying the law to specific situations.
LO4 Effectively communicate the legal principles arising in the area of business both orally and in writing.
LO5 Demonstrate an ability to appraise up-to-date knowledge with respect to the development of the law.
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
Overview of Irish Legal System
• Sources of Law • Constitution/Legislation/EU/International Law • Court System • Administration of Justice
Introduction to Contract Law
• Formation • Terms • Misrepresentation • Remedies for breach
Introduction to Company Law
• Forms of Business Organisation • Incorporation of a company • Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement • Shareholders and Shares • Management and Administration (Directors) • Liquidations, Receiverships and Examinerships
Introduction to Employment Law
Employment Contract - Workplace Relations Act 2015 - Employment Rights
Introduction to Tort Law
• Defamation • Negligence • Occupiers liability
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Article/Case review
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 80
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Student will be provided with a case scenario(s) and must apply the legal principles to the case scenario and produce:
• Individual Presentation
• Supporting paper
• Reflection
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
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 Imparting knowledge and ideas – facilitating students to learn independently 12 Weeks per Stage 6.00 72
Independent Learning Non Contact • Research – conventional and on-line materials and learnings outside of schedule class time to include: • Pre-class independent working; • Post-class independent working; • Writing up class notes; • Independent research and study • Learner Assessment Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 11.87 178
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
Workload: Part 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 • Research – conventional and on-line materials and learnings outside of schedule class time to include: • Pre-class independent working; • Post-class independent working; • Writing up class notes; • Independent research and study • Learner Assessment Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kenneally, A. & Tully, J.. (2013), The Irish Legal System, Clarus Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781905536580].
  • Keenan, A.. (2012), Essentials of Irish Business Law, 6th. Gill & Macmillan Ltd, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717152612].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Robert Clark. (2016), Contract Law in Ireland, 8th. [ISBN: 9780414056367].
  • Keane, R.. Company Law, 4th. Tottel Publishing, [ISBN: 9781845922986].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: