Introduction to Commercial Law
Law
A course by
Lincoln University
Core skills this course teaches
Manage commercial relationships in context
Discuss the importance of commercial entities managing relationships with the macro-environment, other businesses, human resources, and customers.
Describe key legal concepts
Accurately describe the basic elements of law of contract, negligence, agency, privacy, and property, including land and intellectual property.
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Law
Business
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in business operations
Support roles in legal compliance
Further study towards legal or commercial careers