With the rise of technology and globalisation, businesses increasingly operate in complex legal environments. In the UK, companies face a range of legal challenges, including European Community Law, contract law, employment law, and competition law. This Business Ethics and Social Responsibility course equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate these legal
Here is the curriculum breakdown of this Business Ethics and Social Responsibility course:
Module 1: Understanding Business Law
This module provides a comprehensive overview of the legal system, sources of law, and legal framework that governs businesses in the UK.
Module 2: European Community Law
This module examines the legal framework of the European Union and its impact on businesses operating in Europe.
Module 3: The Court System
This module provides an in-depth understanding of the court system, including the roles and functions of different courts and how they apply to business disputes.
Module 4: Civil and Alternative Dispute Resolution
This module examines different types of dispute resolution mechanisms, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, and the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.
Module 5: Contract & Business Law
This module focuses on the principles of contract law and their application to business transactions, including the formation, performance, and termination of contracts.
Module 6: Employment Law
This module provides an understanding of the legal framework governing the employment relationship, including discrimination, termination, and employee rights.
Module 7: Agency Law
This module examines the legal principles of agency and the relationship between principal and agent, including duties, rights, and liabilities.
Module 8: Consumer Law and Protection
This module focuses on the rights and obligations of businesses in relation to consumers, including consumer protection legislation, product liability, and unfair commercial practices.
Module 9: Law of Tort
This module provides an understanding of the principles of tort law and their application to business operations, including negligence, nuisance, and trespass.
Module 10: Business Organisations
This module provides an overview of different business organisations, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, and their legal structures, formation, management, and dissolution.
Module 11: Company Law
This module examines the legal framework governing companies, including the formation, management, and dissolution of companies, shareholder rights, and corporate governance.
Module 12: Business Property
This module introduces students to the principles of intellectual property law and their application to businesses, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
Module 13: Competition Law
This module examines the principles of competition law and their impact on businesses operating in competitive markets, including antitrust regulations, market dominance, and pricing strategies.
