Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2023-2024 (archived)
Module ACCT1137: Business Law
Department: Accounting
ACCT1137: Business Law
| Type | Tied | Level | 1 | Credits | 10 | Availability | Available in 2023/24 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | N408 |
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| Tied to | N409 |
| Tied to | NN43 |
| Tied to | N302 |
| Tied to | N304 |
| Tied to | NN42 |
| Tied to | N204 |
| Tied to | N206 |
Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- ACCT1131 Business Law for Accountants; ACCT2041 Principles of Business Law
Aims
- This is an introductory law module for accounting students. Specifically the module aims to provide accounting students with an overview of the principles of English law, the legal framework within which businesses operate, and the requirements and restrictions imposed by relevant aspects of English law.
Content
- Essential elements of the English Legal Framework.
- The law of obligations: contract and agency.
- The law of obligations: negligence and product liability.
- Employment law.
- Partnership law.
- Company law.
- Insolvency and administration.
- Corporate criminal behaviour.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- On completion of this module students should be able to demonstrate:
- Knowledge, basic understanding and application of English legal principles of specific legal areas applicable to business.
- An understanding of the position of the English legal system in a global context.
Subject-specific Skills:
- On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Analyse and offer basic advice on common legal issues facing a business.
Key Skills:
- Verbal communication.
- Written communication.
- Problem solving.
- Enquiry and explanation.
- Analysis and judgement.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Learning takes place through attendance at, preparation for, and participation in workshops, and independent study.
- Formative assessment is by means of a practice test.
- Summative assessment is by means of a timed, invigilated exam.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshops | 10 | Weekly | 2 hours | 20 | ■ |
| Preparation, Reading and Independent Study | 80 | ||||
| Total | 100 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Written Examination | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| In-person written examination | 1.5 hours | 100% | same |
Formative Assessment:
Practice test
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University