Module Code: H7BLA
Long Title Business Law 
Title Business Law 
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: COLETTE DARCY
Module Author: Isabela Da Silva
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 Identify and assess the sources of law, structure and administration of the legal system.
LO2 Identify and evaluate the essential elements of a binding contract and matters affecting its validity.
LO3 Demonstrate a good understanding Tort Law in a business context.
LO4 Apply business law principles 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

As per programme requirements (outlined in 4.2.2 Minimum requirements for general learning)  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
The indicative content will be expanded upon and/or modified to reflect changes to the legal environment.
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The Irish Legal System
Sources of Business Law  Administration of Justice  Alternative Methods of Resolving Disputes, Regulators
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.
Commercial Law
Agency Law.   Consumer Protection.    Data Protection Law.   Business Organisation – Formation and Advantages
Tort Law
Distinguish Between Tort and Contractual Liability.   Law of Negligence.    Business Torts – Passing Off.   Occupiers’ Liability.    Defamation.   Defences and Redress
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Formative Assessment % of total: Non-Marked
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: Yes
Assessment Description:
A multiple choice formative assessment (MCQ) and/or case studies will be provided to enable the learner to identify their strengths and weaknesses before attempting the summative assessment.
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 required to undertake an exam. They will be presented with a complex case study/studies and required to identify the legal issues arising therein and explain and apply relevant contract, commercial and tort law. Learners will be expected to present reasoned arguments, evaluate the problem by referring to concepts introduced in the module, assess liability, and propose solutions and/or make recommendations as appropriate. The exam may be in a traditional format or online format, and learners may nor may not have access to resources during this time and the exam will be adjusted accordingly. This time- constrained assessment must be completed within 2 hours.
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
Repeat Strategy = A new exam

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 24 Per Semester 2.00
Directed Learning Directed e-learning 4 Per Semester 0.33
Independent Learning Independent learning 97 Per Semester 8.08
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.33
 

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. (This is available as an e-book (NCI library).
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Enright M, (2007), Principles of Irish Contract Law, Claru Press, Dublin.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: