Commercial Law

ACCY5105

This online course will help you to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to understand the legal system and creation and interpretation of law and to find and apply relevant law.

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    Level
    5
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    Credits
    15
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    Cost
    2024
    $325 NZ Domestic
    $819 NZ International
    2023
    $317 NZ Domestic
    $796 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
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    Exam dates
    2023 Offerings
    Jul - 18 Oct 2023
    Oct - 15 Feb 2024
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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.

 

 

 

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • Explain the system of government and the creation and interpretation of laws in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Apply law relevant to contracts, fair business practices, competition, and consumer protection in the Aotearoa New Zealand context.
  • Apply the law of negligence to situations in the Aotearoa New Zealand context
  • Analyse the principles of ownership and risk associated with transfer of ownership in the Aotearoa New Zealand context.

Assessment

Assessment for this course is:

  • 50% internally assessed
  • 50% exams

 

Assessment for this programme includes an examination

Open Polytechnic will, subject to you meeting the entry requirements for this course/programme, enrol you in this programme.

Your enrolment in the programme means that you should expect to complete an in-person examination.

Learn more

 

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.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Course availability over the next 12 months

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  •  
    Level
    5
  •  
    Credits
    15
  •  
    Cost
    2024
    $325 NZ Domestic
    $819 NZ International
    2023
    $317 NZ Domestic
    $796 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
  •  
    Exam dates
    2023 Offerings
    Jul - 18 Oct 2023
    Oct - 15 Feb 2024
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying