| Module Code | BM 250 |
| Module Title | Business & Company Law |
| Academic level | Level 2 |
| Credit value | 5 |
| Instruction | German |
| Pre-requisites | BM 100 - Business Context & Functions |
| Co-requisites | All other Level 2 Management modules |
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Rationale for Module |
Knowledge of the rules and principles that
regulate business is necessary for everybody involved in commercial activities. There are various forms of contract everybody is involved with in his everyday-life, often without being explicitly aware of it. The ability to weigh up the legal consequences of a situation or contract can be crucial for commercial decision-making. On completion of this module students should therefore have a good knowledge of the conflicts that might arise from various forms of contracts, such as purchase contracts (in a written or in an online form), hire contracts, partnership agreements or employment contracts. Because of the complexity of the issues, focus has to be given to the standards and regulations in Germany, but where possible international aspects will also be taken into account. The module builds on students’ knowledge of the German civil and commercial code (contract, company and labour law) acquired at Level 1, and provides the knowledge of legal principles and applications required in the other modules of the Management Pathway at Levels 2 and 3. It underpins the Level 3 module International Law. |
| Aims |
This module aims to: • develop a critical understanding of the fundamental principles of German law relating to business activity • instil an awareness of how the law acts as a framework for businesses • give an insight into the German Civil Code, focussing on important aspects of commercial, company and employment law • provide an awareness of the legal implications of various types of business activity and the particular duties the law imposes on managers • develop skills useful in applying legal knowledge to situations within a business and management context |
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