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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Corporate And Business Law | |||
| Reference | BS2070 | Version | 5 |
| Created | February 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | May 2019 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the domestic legal framework within which organisations must operate. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the law relating to different forms of business association and its application. |
| 2 | Describe the various sources of law and the basic principles of law that relate to business. |
| 3 | Discuss the law relating to corporate insolvency, winding up and administration. |
| 4 | Discuss corporate fraudulent and criminal behaviour. |
| 5 | Apply the principles of law to problems associated with business and business transactions. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Sources of law; employment law; law of obligations; constitution of business organisations; company structure; insolvency and administration; fraudulent and criminal behaviour. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered in Blended Learning mode using structured online learning materials/activities and directed study, facilitated by regular online tutor support. Workplace Mentor support and work-based learning activities will allow students to contextualise this learning to their own workplace. Face-to-face engagement occurs through annual induction sessions, employer work-site visits, and modular on-campus workshops. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 240 | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 228 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Closed book examination | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Examination - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BLACK, G., ed., 2020. Business Law in Scotland. 4th ed. Edinburgh. W.Green. |
| 2 | DAVIDSON, F. and McGREGOR, L., 2021, Commercial law in Scotland. 6th ed. Edinburgh. W.Green. |
| 3 | WILD, C. and WINSTEIN, S., 2019. Smith and Keenan's company law. 18th ed. Harlow: Pearson. |