The overall aim of this course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of Irish Business law as it relates to business activities and business formation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
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Learning Outcome Description
LO1
Demonstrate an understanding of contracts for the sale of goods and supply of services and
to apply this knowledge to business situations.
LO2
Comprehend the importance of employment law and data protection law and their application to the modern Irish business
environment.
LO3
Recognise and explain the legal nature of a company and the distinctions between companies and other types of business
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
Fundamentals of Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Law
• Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Legislation o Main Implied Terms o Effectiveness of Exclusion Clauses • Consumer Protection Act 2007, Role of CCPC
Introduction to Employment Law
• Contracts of employment: types of employees – Formation and Terms • Duties of employer and employee. • Protective legislation (maternity leave, parental
leave, etc) • Health & Safety Legislation • Employment Equality Legislation • Termination of employment contracts (including unfair
dismissal and entitlements on redundancy) • Remedies for breach.
Introduction to Data Protection Law
• GDPR o Privacy of Personal data o Rights of Data Subject o Duties of Data Controllers o Role and Powers
of Data Commissioner o Offences and Penalties for Breach
Introduction to Company Law
Introduction to Company Law
• Meaning and Effect of Corporate Personality • Advantages and Disadvantages of forming a company • Types of Company • Companies v
Other Forms of Business • Formation and Registration Requirements
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Assessments
Full Time
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Project
% of Total Mark
100
Timing
n/a
Learning Outcomes
1,2,3
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Assessment concerning problem scenario(s) relating to the module material
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
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. Boru Press, [ISBN: 9781916019980].
Anthony Thuillier,Cathy Macdaid. (2015), Business Law in Ireland, Clarus Press, [ISBN: 9781905536771].
Company Law Nutshell, 2018. Round Hall, [ISBN: 9780414065093].