ENTREP 3017 - Driving Decisions: Legal

Do you know where to seek appropriate legal advice or identify key functions you need to address if you wish to start, join or invest in a startup or new business at some future point? This course enables students from a variety of backgrounds to understand the legal aspects of entrepreneurship. On completion of this course, you will have a broad understanding of Commercial Law and how it will impact entrepreneurial activity in several areas. You will learn how to identify specific legal issues an entrepreneur needs to understand at various stages of venture development. The course covers, from a very practical perspective, key issues in: creating a business entity including sole traders, partnerships and trusts; Australian Consumer law; Contract law; Intellectual Property; Employment law; Restrictive Trade Practices; Accounting; Insurances; Australian and overseas Digital Privacy Regulations and Laws; Exit strategies; Ethics and Compliance.