Law of Business Entities

ACCY6106

This online course will enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply the law to form and operate business entities and structures

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    Level
    6
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    Credits
    15
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    Cost
    $606 NZ Domestic
    $1,848 NZ International
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    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
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    Exam dates
    2024 Offerings
    Oct - 23 Jan 2025
    2025 Offerings
    Mar - 23 Jun 2025
    Jul - 24 Oct 2025
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    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • Explain the formation of business structures, their governance, management, and the liabilities of parties in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • Analyse organisational needs to recommend an appropriate entity type for the Aotearoa New Zealand context.
  • Apply the legal requirements and liabilities of parties when raising private capital for a small to medium enterprise (SME) and for an organisation seeking funds from the financial markets.
  • Apply law relating to enforcement of secured and unsecured debt to a range of legal entities in the Aotearoa New Zealand context.

Assessment

  • 50% internally assessed
  • 50% examination.

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.

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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2025
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Mar

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  •  
    Level
    6
  •  
    Credits
    15
  •  
    Cost
    $606 NZ Domestic
    $1,848 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
  •  
    Exam dates
    2024 Offerings
    Oct - 23 Jan 2025
    2025 Offerings
    Mar - 23 Jun 2025
    Jul - 24 Oct 2025
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying