Overview
An introduction to the law of contract and property. An introduction to the law of torts with an emphasis on negligence, especially in a professional context. An introduction to relationship property and insolvency law.
About this paper
| Paper title | Business Law Relating to Obligations |
|---|---|
| Subject | Business Law |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $937.50 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- BLAW 211
- Restriction
- LAWS 202, LAWS 301
- Schedule C
- Commerce
- Contact
- accountancyfinance@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Mid Term 30%
Final Exam 70%
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper is taught via lectures and tutorials.
- Textbooks
- Hubbard, Thomas and Varnham (2013) Principles of Law for New Zealand Business Students 5th ed. Pearson, Auckland.
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of law of contract.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of consumer law.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of the law of torts.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of insolvency law.
Timetable
Overview
An introduction to the law of contract and property. An introduction to the law of torts with an emphasis on negligence, especially in a professional context. An introduction to relationship property and insolvency law.
About this paper
| Paper title | Business Law Relating to Obligations |
|---|---|
| Subject | Business Law |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- BLAW 211
- Restriction
- LAWS 202, LAWS 301
- Schedule C
- Commerce
- Contact
- accountancyfinance@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper is taught via lectures and tutorials.
- Textbooks
- Hubbard, Thomas and Varnham (2013) Principles of Law for New Zealand Business Students 5th ed. Pearson, Auckland.
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of law of contract.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of consumer law.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of the law of torts.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of insolvency law.
- Assessment details
Mid Term 30%
Final Exam 70%