LC1S128 - Business and Corporate Law 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC1S128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Business and Corporate Law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Rebecca Smith | ||
| Module Team: | Jared Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2014 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100482 - business law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
he module aims to develop knowledge and skills in the understanding of the general legal framework that applies in England and Wales including the sources of law and specific areas of law relating to business and finance.
Content Summary
English legal system, sources of law, statutory interpretation and the doctrine of judicial precedence.
Law of contract: formation, content, breach and remedies.
Law of torts and professional negligence.
Employment law and practice: analysing employee status, the contract of employment, wrongful dismissal, unfair dismissal and redundancy.
Formation and constitution of business organisations including agency law, partnerships and corporations.
Capital and financing of companies.
Company law, company directors and other company officers, company administration.
Companies in difficulty, insolvency procedures: liquidation and administration.
Fraudulent behaviour, including insider dealing, market abuse, bribery, fraud and other areas of potential criminal activity in the operation, management and winding up of companies.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 44 |
| Independent Study | 96 |
| Directed Study | 56 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand the English legal system and the main sources of law. |
| LO2 | Evaluate and apply the relevant rules and procedures applicable in a business or company scenario. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | A written examination which will test the students knowledge of the topics studied | 120 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Designed to display the students research and drafting abilities | 0 | 1600 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |