Module Code: H6ABL
Long Title Aspects of Business Law
Title Aspects of Business Law
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: KAREN MURRAY
Module Author: MICHAEL BANE
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 an understanding of the sources and administration of law
LO2 Identify and apply general principles of contract law to business transactions
LO3 Identify and apply rules applicable to consumer transactions
LO4 Demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles and rules of tort law
LO5 Demonstrate the ability to apply legal knowledge to solving basic 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
The Irish Legal System
• Distinction between civil and criminal law • Sources of law • Constitution, Primary and Secondary Legislation, Common Law, European Law, International Law, Custom • Administration of justice, Injuries Board • Alternative methods of resolving disputes - arbitration and mediation
Contract and Commercial Law
• Formation of contracts - offers, invitations to treat, supplies of information, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, formal requirements, electronic contracts • Express and Implied Terms • Capacity to contract • Matters affecting the validity of contracts - misrepresentation, mistake, duress and undue influence • Discharge of contracts • Remedies for breach of contract • Aspects of commercial law - Types of business organisations, consumer protection
Aspects of the Law of Torts
• Nature of tort liability • Negligence • Strict Liability • Occupiers Liability • Defamation • Defences and remedies
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Assessment70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Coursework
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 100
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Assessment will consist of a two hour examination where students will be offered a choice of at least four questions and required to answer at least three. Some questions will be in a legal problem style format, where students must apply their knowledge and understanding of legal principles to a particular set of facts, situations or scenarios. Other questions may require students to examine and discuss a piece of relevant legislation, case or legal principle.
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.

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 3 Every Week 3.00
Independent Learning No Description 7.5 Every Week 7.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Keenan A.. (2012), Essentials of Irish Business Law, 6th Ed. Gill & MacMillan Dublin.
  • Enright M. (2007), Principles of Irish Contract Law, Clarus Press Dublin.
  • White F. (2012), Commercial Law, 2nd Ed. Roundhall Dublin.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Byrne, McCutcheon, Bruton & Coffey. (2014), The Irish Legal System, 6th Ed. Bloomsbury Professional Dublin.
  • Doolan B. (2011), Principles of Irish Law, 8th Ed. Gill & McMillan Dublin.
  • HEALY J. (2006), Principles of Irish Torts, Clarus Press Dublin.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
Discussion Note: