Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

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Module Offerings

5056YPCBM-JAN-PAR

Aims

To enable the student to develop an understanding of: Law in the context of today's business; Topics in contemporary Business Law; Relevant areas of laws essential for Business students.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Illustrate the importance of legal matters in today's businesses.
2.
Analyse and evaluate key themes in contemporary law; contract law, sale of goods, employment law, company law and discrimination law.
3.
Use skills and knowledge through ideas of judgement to interpret and resolve legal problems
4.
Formulate response to problems of business law cases and apply key principles.
5.
Identify key areas where businesses are affected by legislation

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Introduction to English Legal System Law of Contract Sale of Goods Act Company Law Employment Law Equality Law Human Rights Act EU Law Social Media Data Protection Act Freedom of Information
Additional Information:The nature of legal matters in modern organizations; businesses need to face up to current issues; practical legal issues via case law.

Assessments

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