Module Code: H6BL2
Long Title Business Law
Title Business Law
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: MICHELE KEHOE
Module Author: Andrea Del Campo Dugova
Departments: School of Business
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 Demonstrate a good knowledge of the sources of Irish law and differentiate between methods of resolving disputes in the Irish legal system
LO2 Identify and outline relevant contract and commercial laws in a business context
LO3 Distinguish between tort and contractual liability, and define tort principles
LO4 Apply business laws and rules to solving basic contract, commercial, and tort legal problems.
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
1. The Irish Legal System
Sources of Irish Law Civil Law and Criminal Law Administration of Justice Regulators Alternative Methods of Resolving Disputes
2. The Law of Contract
Formation of Contracts - offer, acceptance, consideration and intention to create legal relations. Matters affecting the validity of the contract – contract formalities, capacity, duress and undue influence, mistake, misrepresentation. Contractual Terms - express and implied. Discharge of Contracts Remedies for Breach of Contract.
3. Commercial Law
Types of Business Organisation – Formation and Advantages. Agency Law. Consumer Protection – consumer rights legislation, equality. Data Protection Law.
4. Tort Law
Distinguish Between Tort and Contractual Liability. Law of Negligence. Business Torts – Passing Off - Occupiers’ Liability – Product Liability. Defamation. Defences and Redress.
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Coursework
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 100
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learners will be provided with a Multiple Choice Quiz comprised of at least 50 questions. Questions will be a mix of conventional multiple-choice questions: scenario-based multiple-choice questions, alternate choice, odd one out, incomplete scenarios (to identify gaps using multiple choice answers) and/or true-false questions. Students may also be required to write/type answers to bespoke cases study questions, or short answer questions.
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Learners will be required to undertake a repeat Multiple-Choice Quiz which assesses all learning outcomes.

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 Classroom and demonstrations 36 Per Semester 3.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 89 Per Semester 7.42
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Keenan A.. (2021), Essentials of Irish Business Law,, 7th Ed. Boru Press, Dublin.
  • White F. (2020), Commercial and Economic Law in Ireland,, The Netherlands: Wolters Kluwer, available as an e-book.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Enright M.,. (2007), Principles of Irish Contract Law, Clarus Press, Dublin.
  • Tully J.. (2014), Tort Law in Ireland, Clarus Press, Dublin.
  • Selected articles from the Bar Review, Commercial Law Practitioner, Irish Law Times (all of which are accessible via Westlaw which is accessible from the library portal)..
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: