Introduction to Commercial Law

Law

An introductory course in commercial law, covering legal systems in New Zealand, business entities, contract, property, agency, negligence, and privacy/data protection.

NZ$968

inc GST

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(15 Credits)


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Manage commercial relationships in context

Discuss the importance of commercial entities managing relationships with the macro-environment, other businesses, human resources, and customers.

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Describe key legal concepts

Accurately describe the basic elements of law of contract, negligence, agency, privacy, and property, including land and intellectual property.

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Regulatory compliance research

Effectively investigate methods of identifying and extracting useful information regarding regulatory compliance.

What You're Signing Up For

This course introduces students to the legal system in Aotearoa-New Zealand. It covers the structure and role of business entities, concepts of contract law, property law (including intellectual property), agency, negligence, as well as data protection and privacy laws. Students will learn to manage business relationships within the legal environment and understand regulatory compliance affecting commercial entities.

Course Content

  • Legal system in New Zealand
  • Business entities
  • Contract law
  • Property laws (including land and intellectual property)
  • Agency law
  • Negligence
  • Data protection and privacy laws
  • Regulatory compliance for commercial entities

What you need to know first

Restriction: Introduction to the Legal Environment of Business, LWST-101

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Law

  • Business

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Entry-level roles in business operations

  • Support roles in legal compliance

  • Further study towards legal or commercial careers