If you are a small business owner, manager, or are aspiring for management roles, or plan to start a business, you will benefit from gaining an understanding of how the law impacts on your business activities.
The Introduction to Business Law is a professional development program designed to equip you with a thorough understanding of the fundamental principals of commercial law. This professional development program will give you foundation knowledge about the origins of our legal system and the framework in which businesses operate.
This business law course covers the many facets of commercial law, the origins of Australian law, the legal framework in which business operates, torts, defamation, negotiable instruments (such as cheques and bills of sale), business entities and the laws pertaining to business financial dealings.
On completion of this course, you will have a competent understanding of how Australian commercial law impacts on your business operations.
Course Structure
Unit: Business Law
- Origins of Australian law
- Background to Australian law
- Doctrine of reception
- Development of English law
- Path to independence
- Post Federation
- Elements of Australian statutes
- The Commonwealth and the states
- The Constitution
- Governmental powers
- Exclusive powers
- Concurrent powers
- Residual powers
- Types of law
- Equity
- Statute law
- The Court system
- Contract Law
- Trade Practices Law
- Bankruptcy Law
- Civil liability
- What is the law of tort?
- Intentional torts
- Torts of nuisance
- Negligence: General duty of care
- Negligence: Particular duties
- The tort of defamation
- Business entities and business names
- Sole trader
- Partnership
- Trusts
- Limited liability companies
- Liabilities of participants in entities
- Legal requirements
- Business names
- Negotiable instruments
- Bills of exchange and promissory notes
- Cheques and payment orders
- Reporting cash transactions
- Objectives of the Act
- Obligations under the Act
- Penalties for breach
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 20 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! Total cost for optional printed materials is: $100.00 for this course. Printed materials are optional and not required to complete the course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development For:-
- Small Business Owners
- Small Business Managers
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