Module Code: H6BUSLAW
Long Title Business Law
Title Business Law
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: KAREN MURRAY
Module Author: KAREN MURRAY
Departments:  
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the key structures of the Irish and European legal system and explain how they apply to business in Ireland.
LO2 Identify the formal requirements for entering into a valid contract, apply principles of contract law to practical situations and determine appropriate solutions to problems.
LO3 Identify and explain the key provisions of commercial legislation that apply to business.
LO4 Demonstrate a good understanding of the duty of care that a business owes to its customers, clients, consumers and employees.
LO5 Demonstrate good appreciation of how the employer and employee relationship is created and the rights and duties that flow from that relationship.
LO6 Demonstrate an awareness of how businesses are regulated in Ireland and a good knowledge of the different agencies and institutions involved
LO7 Distinguish between the main types of business entities and demonstrate a good understanding of the legal rules that apply to the operation of a company, its officers and members.
LO8 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the rights, duties and liabilities which apply when a company faces insolvency.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Irish Legal System
Sources and principles of Law, alternative methods of resolving disputes.
Contract
Essential requirements in the formation of contracts, matters affecting the validity of a contract, discharge and remedies.
Commercial Law
Agency Law, consumer protection, insurance and intellectual property law.
Tort Law
Rules of civil liability, negligence and specific torts.
Employment Law
Contracts of employment and contracts for services, Protective legislation, Data protection.
Company Law & Partnership Law
Introduction to partnership law, formation of a company, corporate Personality, capital of the company, management and administration, Winding up and Protection Orders, Receivers and Investigations
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Assessment70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Coursework
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 70
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
End-of-Semester Final Examination
No Workplace Assessment

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 4 Every Week 4.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 5 Every Week 5.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 

Module Resources

Supplementary Book Resources
  • Byrne, McCutcheon, Bruton & Coffey, JP. (2009), The Irish Legal System, 5th. Tottel Publishing, Sussex..
  • Callanan G.. (2007), An Introduction to Irish Company Law, 3rd. Gill & McMillan, Dublin..
  • Clark R. (2008), Contract Law in Ireland,, 6th. Round Hall, Dublin..
  • Forde M.,. (2005), Commercial Law, 3rd. Tottel Publishing, Sussex,..
  • Keane R. (2007), Company Law in the Republic of Ireland,, 4th. Tottel Publishing, Sussex..
  • Kelleher D. & Murray K., Information Technology Law in Ireland, (2007). 2nd Ed., Tottel Publishing, Sussex.
  • McMahon B. & Binchy W., (2013) Irish Law of Torts,. 4th Ed., Bloomsbury Professional, Sussex..
  • Twomey M., (2000) Partnership Law,. Tottel Publishing, Sussex..
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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