Module Information
Module Identifier
MBM5010
Module Title
LAW FOR MANAGEMENT
Academic Year
2010/2011
Co-ordinator
Semester
Intended for use in future years
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 hours per week |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | One third of overall mark | 33% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours Two thirds of overall mark | 67% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Module Outline (Lecture Themes)
The following areas of law are covered:
- introduction to the English Legal System (including an examination of the relationship between civil and criminal law) and the interrelationship of domestic and European Union Law and the international context
- concepts in Contract Law
- principles of Employment Law
- the Law of Business Organisations - sole traders, partnerships, companies
- duties and liabilities of company directors and partners
- aspects of the law relating to business finance
Brief description
This single module course assumes no previous study of law. The course is aimed at meeting the needs of students who wish to gain an understanding of some of the main legal issues which affect business managers. The course is designed to stimulate a student's understanding of both the practical and theoretical aspects of the subject and is fashioned to encourage the attainment of legal skills and knowledge. The forum for debate and argument is very much alive within this subject and it is a fundamental aim of the course to promote independent thought.
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7