Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
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.