Skip to Main Content
Catalogue Link
<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/home" class="t-Header-logo-link"><span class="apex-logo-text">Handbook</span></a>
Hidden Page Items
New
5
New
HE Unit Template
New
Fundamentals of Law
New
BUACC1001 - Fundamentals of Law
New
20250600
New
New
New
New
Course
New
Unit
New
New
3.3
New
New
2026-09-10
New
2026-09-10
New
Business
New
New
New
New
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
New
Business
New
Undergraduate
New
15
New
New
.125
New
080311
New
International Business
New
080311 - International Business
New
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buacc1001">View unit fees</a>
New
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
New
7
New
Bachelor Degree
New
Introductory
New
New
New
New
1
New
New
New
New
New
false
New
New
New
<p>The unit introduces students to managing business risk through understanding concepts relevant to business law. Students gain an understanding of Australian law and areas of law relevant to business, including contract law and the law of torts (negligence). In addition, students understand the business structures available for business activities. By developing an understanding of these topic areas, students will learn to manage business risk and develop the ability to apply business law concepts to practical situations using legal writing and problem-solving.</p>
New
New
<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. The Australian legal system, legal terminology, and principles<br>
2. Introduction to business organisations (such as sole traders, partnerships, corporations, trusts, agencies, joint ventures, and incorporated associations) and the underlying regulation of those structures<br>
3. Introduction to contract - specifically creation, electronic dealings, terms, misstatements, and remedies for breach <br>
4. Principles of the law of torts (negligence)</p>
New
true
New
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
New
true
Hidden Page Items
Semester
Semester
0200
Year
Year
2027
Current Year
2026
Breadcrumb Positioning
Handbook
BUACC1001 - Fundamentals of Law
Pseudo Breadcrumb
BUACC1001 - Fundamentals of Law
Breadcrumb Type
Unit
Catalogue Term and Year
Version Text
You are viewing a version for
Semester
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Semester
Year
2027
2026
Download PDF
RDS Holder
Overview
Key information
Requisites
Learning outcomes
Assessment
FedTASK
Parent Region
Overview
Unit description
<p>The unit introduces students to managing business risk through understanding concepts relevant to business law. Students gain an understanding of Australian law and areas of law relevant to business, including contract law and the law of torts (negligence). In addition, students understand the business structures available for business activities. By developing an understanding of these topic areas, students will learn to manage business risk and develop the ability to apply business law concepts to practical situations using legal writing and problem-solving.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. The Australian legal system, legal terminology, and principles<br> 2. Introduction to business organisations (such as sole traders, partnerships, corporations, trusts, agencies, joint ventures, and incorporated associations) and the underlying regulation of those structures<br> 3. Introduction to contract - specifically creation, electronic dealings, terms, misstatements, and remedies for breach <br> 4. Principles of the law of torts (negligence)</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080311 - International Business
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buacc1001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BULAW1502" target="_blank">BULAW1502</a> OR must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BUACC1004" target="_blank">BUACC1004</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
Learning Outcomes
Ref
Outcome
K1
<p>Appreciate the main principles of the Australian legal system</p>
K2
<p>Explain the national legal system, identify the sources of law, and discuss the mechanisms by which the law is changed or developed (through precedent, statutory interpretation, and legislation)</p>
K3
<p>Evaluate and apply the types of law covered, to understand the social and economic impact of the law</p>
K4
<p>Explain and apply the key features and purposes of private law through topic coverage of topics like contract law and the law of torts (negligence)</p>
S1
<p>Identify and apply the law to legal issues emerging from specific business case scenarios</p>
S2
<p>Evaluate and apply professional responsibilities in promoting justice and ethical issues arising in a professional context</p>
S3
<p>Communicate the results of legal research through legal writing</p>
A1
<p>Apply legal theory and legal principles to a range of scenario analyses</p>
A2
<p>Integrate social, environmental, and sustainability perspectives into a business context</p>
A3
<p>Research and analyse legal issues that involve specific and relevant types of law</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
Ref
Learning task
Assessment type
Weighting
Learning outcomes assessed
1
<p>Individual oral presentation (recorded)</p>
<p>Oral assessment</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K1, K2
2
<p>Individual written assignment involving a case scenario and/or essay question</p>
<p>Written Assignment</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
3
<p>Demonstrate knowledge and skills gained in the unit via an interactive live independently invigilated assessment</p>
<p>Invigilated oral examination</p>
<p>50%-60%</p>
K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
Level
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080311 - International Business
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buacc1001">View unit fees</a>
Additional information
Add Info Static Text
Internal reference: BUACC1001 - U3.3