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ASET Business Law Diploma Double Award Course Code: SAC106

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Accredited Business Law dual award! With this Business Law course you receive two awards!

Course Content

Unit 1: The English Legal System

Section One: The Nature of Law

• Introduction
• Some social functions of law
• Criminal and civil law
• Common law and equity
• Equitable rights
• Equitable remedies
• Maxims of equity
• Common law damages

Section Two: Sources of Law

• Legislation
• Statutory interpretation
• Precedent
• European Union law

Section Three: The Courts and Tribunals

• Possible classifications
• The legal process
• Criminal courts
• Indictable offences
• Summary offences
• Offences triable either way
• Civil courts
• Tribunals
• Arbitration
• Mediation

Section Four: Legal Personnel and Legal Aid

• Magistrates
• Juries
• Members of tribunals
• The solicitor
• The barrister
• The judges
• Legal aid and other sources of legal assistance

Unit 2: Legal Relationships

Section One: Liability for Employees and Agents

• The employment relationship
• Vicarious liability
• The contract of employment
• Agency
• Types of agent and formation
• Responsibilities of the parties
• Terminating an agency
• The commercial agents regulations

Section Two: Sole Traders and Partnerships

• Business organisations introduced
• Sole traders
• Partnerships
• Liability of partners
• The partnership agreement
• Ending the partnership

Section Three: Forming a Company

• Basic principles
• Separate legal personality
• Company membership and limited liability
• Types of company
• Forming a company
• The constitution: memorandum and articles
• The Memorandum of Association
• The Articles of Association
• Changing the constitution

Section Four: Managing the Company

• Capital
• Shares
• Borrowing
• Company management

Unit 3: Business Contracts

Section One: Making a Contract

• What is a contract?
• Creating the contract
• Agreement - offer
• Intention to create legal relations
• Consideration

Section Two: What Can Go Wrong During the Making of a Contract

• What can go wrong in the making of a contract and how it affects the contract
• Lack of certainty
• Lack of necessary formality
• Lack of capacity
• Illegal contracts
• Misrepresentation

Section Three: Contractual Terms

• The contents of a contract
• Terms and pre-contractual statements
• Contractual terms - express and implied
• Conditions, warranties and innominate terms
• Terms which exclude or limit liability

Section Four: Discharging a Contract

• How contracts come to an end
• Discharge by performance
• Discharge by agreement
• Discharge by breach of contract
• Frustration of contracts
• Remedies

Unit 4: Non-Contractual Obligations of the Seller/Producer

Section One: The Duty of Care in Negligence

• Negligence: an introduction
• The duty of care
• Special circumstance
• Negligent statements and professional negligence

Section Two: Other Aspects of Negligence and Product Liability

• Breach of duty
• Factors in setting the standard
• Proof of breach
• Resulting damage
• Defences
• Remedies
• Product liability

Section Three: Other Aspects of Tort Nuisance

• The rule in Rylands v Fletcher
• Occupier's liability

Section Four: Liability in Respect of Employees

• Vicarious liability
• Liability for employees only
• Within the course of employment
• Health and safety at work
• Making the system work
• Additional questions: guidance
• European Community Law

UNIT 5

Section One: The Development of the European Community

• Introduction and history
• The Treaty of Rome
• The four main institutions
• The Treaty of Maastricht
• Terminology

Section Two: The Functions of the Institutions

• The role of the institutions
• Inter-relationship of the institutions
• Recent changes

Section Three: The Sources of European Community Law

• Transformation of European Community law into English law
• The enacted sources of European
• Community law
• The general principles of EC law
• Modes of interpretation

Section Four: The Integration of European Community Law at a National Level

• Supremacy of European Community law
• Direct effect
• Indirect effect of EC law
• State liability for non-compliance with EC law

Section Five: Enforcement of European Community Law at a European Level

• Introduction
• Control of the institutions
• The action for failure to act
• The plea of illegality
• The action for damages
• Control of Member States
• The preliminary reference procedure

Course Duration

This home learning course will take approximately 110 hours and there is no time limit for completion.

Assessment

The Business Law course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and there are no time limits on this course.

Qualifications

This Business Law course is fantastic value and provides TWO qualifications in one course! This means that you can obtain:

Qualification 1: Business Law Diploma Business Law Diploma entitling you to use the letters "SAC Dip" after your name.

Qualification 2: ASET Level 4 Business Law Award This Course leads to an ASET Level 4 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can read more about ASET and our awarding bodies here:Awards

Course Questions & Answers

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

There is no time limit to complete this Business Law home learning course, this is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines this course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

What is included in the cost of my course?

• You will receive your official course manuals
• A4 folder containing assignments
• Unlimited tutor support

Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

How do I get my work assessed?

Once we receive your work we will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your diploma proving your success in Business Law.

Reviews

"This Business Law course is fantastic, it gave me a real insight into the different aspects of Law!" T. Henry, Liverpool

What do I do if I still have questions?

Please feel free to use the Contact Us Form on this website. A home learning course tutor will respond as soon as possible.

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