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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Business Law
Module Code LG127
School School of Law & Government
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Roderic O' Gorman
Semester 2: Roderic O' Gorman
Autumn: Roderic O' Gorman
Module TeacherRoderic O' Gorman
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
To identiy and examine the most significant principles and rules of law that have a direct bearing on business, focusing on the particular aspects of Irish law which are of relevance to businesses;To investiage the legal rights and obligations applicable to Irish businesses;To consider the legal implications of business decisions and relationships;

Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the key principles of Irish Contract, Tort and Commercial Law
2. Explain the impact of EU law on Irish law as it applies to business
3. Apply the principles of Irish Contract, Tort and Commercial law to common commercial problems
4. Critique the legal implications of business decisions and relationships
5. Locate, classify and summarise relevant legal materials in regard to contract, tort and commercial law



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Lecture
Independent learning time101Independent Learning
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
1. Introduction to Contract Law.
2. Contract Formation.

Offer, Acceptance, Intention to Create Legal Relations, Consideration.
3. Contractual Terms.

Express and Implied Terms.
4. Sale of Goods.

Implied Terms Arising under the Sale of Goods Act 1893 and the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980.
5. Consumer Protection.

Consumer Protection measures under the Consumer Protection Act 2007 and EU Consumer Law.
6. Exemption Clauses.

7. Introduction to Negligence.
8. Professional Negligence.

9. Products Liability.
10. Occupiers' Liability.

11. Employers' Liability.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment20% Examination Weight80%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
ProjectGroup Project20%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • A Keenan: 2008, Essentials of Irish Business Law, 5th Ed, Gill & MacMillan, Dublin,
  • R Clark: 2008, Contract Law in Ireland, 5th Ed, Roundhall Sweet & Maxwell, Dublin,
  • E Quill: 2009, Torts in Ireland, 3rd Ed, Gill & MacMillan, Dublin,
  • E Murphy: 2004, Business & Company Law for Irish Students, Gill & MacMillan, Dublin,
  • A Bradney; F Cownie; J Masson; A Neal; D Newell: 2005, How to Study Law, 5th Ed, Sweet & Maxwell, London,
  • M Enright: 2008, Principles of Irish Contract Law, Clarus Press,
  • P A McDermott: 2001, Contract Law, Tottell,
Other Resources
1873, Journal, 0, Irish Law Times, 1874, Journal, 0, Commercial Law Practitioner, 1875, Journal, 0, Bar Review, 1876, Journal, 0, Common Market Law Review,
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Programme or List of Programmes
BSBachelor of Business Studies
INTBBachelor Business Studies International
Timetable this semester: Timetable for LG127
Date of Last Revision29-AUG-11
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