University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

COMMLAW 2503 - Company and Business Law

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: Semester 2
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Incompatible: COMMLAW 1004, COMMLAW 2500
Assessment: Two quizzes worth 5% each, an academic integrity module worth 5%, Business Law assignment of 2,500 words worth 30%, and an in-person examination worth 55%.
Syllabus:

This course introduces students to the operation of the Australian legal system and explores a range of legal issues that impact on business. Students are introduced to fundamental business law concepts and principles. The topics covered include an introduction to the Australian legal system, basic principles of negligence, contract and consumer protection law, the law of business structures, company law (including corporate personality, the corporate constitution and Replaceable Rules, directors' and officers' duties) and insolvency law.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 2 Mon 11/08/2025 Wed 20/08/2025 Fri 19/09/2025 Fri 31/10/2025


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
24803 TU09 35 FULL 8 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 9am - 10am Ligertwood, 113, Teaching Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 9am - 10am Ligertwood, 113, Teaching Room
24804 TU08 30 FULL 8 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 1pm - 2pm Ligertwood, 112, Teaching Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 1pm - 2pm Ligertwood, 112, Teaching Room
24805 TU07 30 FULL 4 Aug - 15 Sep Monday 11am - 12pm Ligertwood, 112, Teaching Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 11am - 12pm Ligertwood, 112, Teaching Room
24806 TU06 30 FULL 4 Aug - 15 Sep Monday 1pm - 2pm Ligertwood, 214, Piper Alderman Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 1pm - 2pm Ligertwood, 214, Piper Alderman Room
24807 TU05 30 FULL 5 Aug - 16 Sep Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Ligertwood, 216, Sarawak Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Ligertwood, 216, Sarawak Room
24808 TU04 30 FULL 4 Aug - 15 Sep Monday 3pm - 4pm Ligertwood, 214, Piper Alderman Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 3pm - 4pm Ligertwood, 214, Piper Alderman Room
24809 TU03 30 FULL 5 Aug - 16 Sep Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Ligertwood, 112, Teaching Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Ligertwood, 112, Teaching Room
24810 TU01 30 FULL 5 Aug - 16 Sep Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Ligertwood, 113, Teaching Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Ligertwood, 113, Teaching Room
25017 TU13 30 FULL 4 Aug - 15 Sep Monday 12pm - 1pm Ligertwood, 113, Teaching Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 12pm - 1pm Ligertwood, 113, Teaching Room
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
24801 LE01 250 3 1 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 11am - 1pm Horace Lamb, 1022, Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 11am - 1pm Horace Lamb, 1022, Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre
28266 LEC0 50 22 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.