1.

Name of Courses: Business Law

2. Course Code: BUS 231
3. Name(s) of Academic Staff: Yow Kien Yoong
4. Rationale for the inclusion of the course in the programme: To provide business acumen and
industry training skills and fulfil the core requirements for the Diploma in Business program.
5. Semester and Year offered: Semester 3, Year 1
6. Total Students Learning Face to Face Self SLT
Time (SLT) Learning

L= Lecture L T P O
T= Tutorial
P= Practical 24 12 0 12 72 120
O= Others

7. Credit value: 3 credits

8. Prerequisite (if any): None
9. Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Explain the basic nature of the legal system.
2. Illustrate the potential impact of the law on a business.
3. Suggest appropriate legal solutions to business problems.
4. Recommend appropriate legal solutions based upon alternative legal advice provided.
10. Transferable skills:
Insight, communication, research, problem solving, law, specific business skills.
11. Teaching-learning and assessment strategy
Teaching-Learning Methods
The primary teaching and learning methods include:
• 24 total hours of instructional teaching (lectures) throughout the semester.
• 12 total hours of tutorials throughout the semester.
Assessment Strategy
The main assessment strategies written assignments, reading assignments, case studies, group
projects, presentations and examinations.
12. Synopsis
The aim of this unit is to enhance students’ understanding of how business law is applied to the
running of a company. Students will gain knowledge of business law and examine the impact of
the law on business operations and decision-making. Throughout the unit students will identify
legal solutions available to business owners and assess their suitability. Their experiences in this
unit will help them better understand the areas of law in which they will want to specialise. They
will be able to illustrate the impact of the law on normal business operations and when registering
a company and inviting shareholders to invest in it. They will gain an understanding of the law in
relation to market abuse and director responsibilities. Students will be able to recognise the
application of employment law between employers and employees.
13. Mode of delivery:
Lectures, tutorials, written assignments, case studies, class discussions.
14. Assessment Methods and Types

Mid Semester Examination/Test/ 30

Quizzes
Assignments/Case Study/Group 30
Project/Presentation
Final Examination 40
100

Assessment methods CO1 C02 CO3 C04

Final examination X X X
Mid-term X X
Assignment X X
Case study X X
Presentation X X X

Mapping of the Course to the Programme Aims

15. Course Learning Outcomes
Programme Aims
1 2 3 4
The programme aims to produce highly regarded
graduates with business acumen and employability skills
through practical and creative teaching and learning √ √ √ √
methods for careers and entrepreneurship in the future.
 16. Mapping of the course to the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Course Outcomes (CO) PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6

Explain the basic nature of the legal
√ √
system.
Illustrate the potential impact of the
√ √ √ √
law on a business.
Suggest appropriate legal solutions
√ √ √ √ √
to business problems.
Recommend appropriate legal
solutions based upon alternative √ √ √ √ √
legal advice provided.

Programme Learning Outcomes

By the end of the academic programme, students should be able to:
PLO1. Apply business acumen, employability skills and continuous learning in the ever changing workforce.
PLO2. Exhibit eloquent vocational skills, workplace readiness, time management and information technology literacy.
PLO3. Critically analyse and synthesize information from conducting autonomous and responsible research and preparing reports.
PLO4. Communicate articulately, clearly and effectively in intrapersonal and interpersonal settings.
PLO5. Demonstrate entrepreneurial aptitude with effective problem solving skills and sound decision making.
PLO6. Show awareness and adaptability in social, cultural, and economic diversity in both local and global environments
 Mapping of the course learning outcomes to the MQF domains

Course Outcomes (CO) MQF1 MQF2 MQF3 MQF4 MQF5 MQF6 MQF7 MQF8
Explain the basic nature of the legal
√ √ √ √
system.
Illustrate the potential impact of the
√ √ √ √
law on a business.
Suggest appropriate legal solutions
√ √ √ √ √ √
to business problems.
Recommend appropriate legal
solutions based upon alternative √ √ √ √ √
legal advice provided.

MQF1 Knowledge
MQF2 Practical Skills
MQF3 Social Skills and Responsibility
MQF4 Values, Attitudes and Professionalism
MQF5 Communication, Leadership and Team Skills
MQF6 Problem Solving and Scientific Skills
MQF7 Information Management and Life Long Learning Skills
MQF8 Managerial and Entrepreneurial Skill
17. Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic

Face to Face SL TLT

Learning
Topic
Outcomes
L T P

1. Introduction to the English legal 1,4 5 - - 10 15

system
 How is law classified
 The structure of the courts
 Sources of English law
 European law
 The Human Rights Act

2. The Law of Contracts 1,3,4 5 3 - 16 24

3. The Law of Torts

4. Employment Law 1,2,3,4 5 3 - 16 24

 Contracts of employment
 Redundancy
 Unfair dismissal

5. Comparative Business 1,2,3,4 5 3 - 16 24

Organizations
 Sole traders and partnerships
 LLPs and companies
 Public vs private companies
 Corporate personality

6. Formation of a Company, 1,4 4 3 - 14 21

Accounts and Audit
 Financing the company
 Management and duties of
directors/operational roles
 Members’ rights
 Company insolvency

24 12 - 72 108
 Face to
Student Learning Time Report SL Others TLT
Face

Lecture and Tutorials 36 72 12 120

Student Learning Time Report – Assessments, Assignments /Project & Final Examination

Assessment Types Duration Preparation

Mid Semester Examination/Test/ Quizzes 30% 2 2

Assignments/Case Study/Group Project/Presentation

2 -
30%

Final Examination 40% 2 4

Total Learning Time (TLT) 6 6

18. Main references supporting the course

Ewan Macintyre, 2012. Business Law. 6 Pap/Psc Edition. Pearson/Education.
Additional references supporting the course
DIGNAM, A. and LOWRY, J. (2012) Company Law. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
HONEYBALL, S. (2012) Employment Law. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
19. Other Additional Information

KEY:
L – Lecture T- Tutorial P – Practical O - Others
SL – Self Learning TLT – Total Learning Time