Introduction to Commercial Law

71110

This online course will introduce you to the New Zealand legal system, legal research, contract, agency, tort and consumer protection legislation.

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    Level
    5
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    Credits
    20
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    Cost
    $793 NZ Domestic
    $2,464 NZ International
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    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
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    Exam dates
    2023 Offerings
    Oct - 14 Feb 2024
    2024 Offerings
    Feb - 29 May 2024
    Jun - 25 Sep 2024
    Oct - 22 Jan 2025
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    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

 What you will learn

When you successfully complete this course will be able to demonstrate:

  • an understanding of the New Zealand legal system
  • an understanding and ability to apply the basic principles of tort law including the tort of negligence
  • an understanding of and ability to apply the basic principles of the law of contract
  • an understanding of and ability to apply the basic principles of consumer law
  • an awareness of an aspect of a legal topic affecting business in a given situation.

Assessment

Assessment for this course is:

  • 50% internally assessed
  • 50% examination.

For more information about examinations, including a full list of exam times check our our exam information:

Examination information

Assessments for this course include an examination that you need to attend in-person.

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Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Certificate of Proficiency
Bachelor's Degree

Course availability over the next 12 months

2024
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  •  
    Level
    5
  •  
    Credits
    20
  •  
    Cost
    $793 NZ Domestic
    $2,464 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
  •  
    Exam dates
    2023 Offerings
    Oct - 14 Feb 2024
    2024 Offerings
    Feb - 29 May 2024
    Jun - 25 Sep 2024
    Oct - 22 Jan 2025
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying