Recommended Study Sequence

This unit introduces students to the basic structure of law, information retrieval, legal research techniques and the judicial process. The unit covers the mechanical aspects of legal research; sources of law, including the common law tradition, statute law and delegated legislation; and the judicial process and its interface with contemporary legal theory.

Torts law is the first substantive law unit in the LLB. It introduces students to the legal principles and policy of a variety of torts, defences and remedies. It introduces students to the generic legal skills of case reading, analysis and note taking, statutory interpretation and legal problem solving, as well as placing the law in the wider political and social context.

The development of business skills in the form of the application of information collection, analysis and evaluation, logical reasoning skills, and communication skills relevant to business and economic issues.

This unit provides exposure to financial and management accounting information from a user of accounting information viewpoint. The unit aims to provide breadth of awareness and knowledge in relevant fields of accounting essential to decision making for managers.

This unit gives students an introduction to a range of perspectives on the history and philosophy of the humanities, science and the social sciences and their relationship to law.

This unit introduces students to the basic principles of criminal law and criminal responsibility and the criminal justice process as located in its broader social and political context.

This unit is a survey of the marketing process, introducing students to the marketing concept, strategic and marketing planning, marketing research, consumer and customer behaviour, issues of market segmentation, targeting and positioning as well as all the elements of the marketing mix (product/service, pricing, distribution and marketing communication strategies).

This unit is an introduction to economic concepts and contemporary economic issues. It introduces students to basic concepts such as markets and their operation, the behaviour of firms, the efficiency and potential failings of free markets, the role of government, key macroeconomic variables and problems such as unemployment. It illuminates these concepts via application to contemporary economic issues and debates over different theoretical perspectives. This unit also exposes students to recent developments in economics via presentations by specialist guest lecturers.

This unit provides an opportunity for students to engage with the dynamics of the management of organisations. Students will be introduced to the connection between the way work and systems are organised and managed and their impact on individuals and societies. This is achieved by using case based opportunities to examine real life contexts. This is an essential unit for business students that can be taken by any student needing a broad initial understanding of management.

Contracts covers the formation of contracts, the requirement of writing, privity of contract, contractual terms and their interpretation, breach of contract, discharge of contractual obligations and elements vitiating its formation such as misrepresentation, misleading an deceptive conduct, mistake, undue influence, unconscionability, duress and discharge. Statutory developments are also considered such as the Contracts Review Act 1980 (NSW) and Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), as are the historic and theoretical aspects of the development of the law of contract.

This unit gives students the practical skills necessary to analyse the accounting transactions of an entity and then be able to measure and record these transactions in a systematic manner for the preparation of accounting reports to external users.

This unit provides an introduction to management accounting in an e-commerce environment. The interrelations of management accounting to other functional areas, to suppliers, to customers, and to other sources of external information relevant to planning and control are examined. Topics include the development and logic of routine and non-routine analysis performed to support management decision making.

This unit is a survey of the marketing process, introducing students to the marketing concept, strategic and marketing planning, marketing research, consumer and customer behaviour, issues of market segmentation, targeting and positioning as well as all the elements of the marketing mix (product/service, pricing, distribution and marketing communication strategies).

This unit is an introduction to economic concepts and contemporary economic issues. It introduces students to basic concepts such as markets and their operation, the behaviour of firms, the efficiency and potential failings of free markets, the role of government, key macroeconomic variables and problems such as unemployment. It illuminates these concepts via application to contemporary economic issues and debates over different theoretical perspectives. This unit also exposes students to recent developments in economics via presentations by specialist guest lecturers.

This unit provides an opportunity for students to engage with the dynamics of the management of organisations. Students will be introduced to the connection between the way work and systems are organised and managed and their impact on individuals and societies. This is achieved by using case based opportunities to examine real life contexts. This is an essential unit for business students that can be taken by any student needing a broad initial understanding of management.

The unit introduces basic concepts and principles of Property law, including the meaning of property; legal and equitable estates and other interests is land; and the Torrens system of registered title.

For information on this unit please contact the Unit Coordinators: Nigel Bubalo (Parramatta Campus) and Glenda Davis (Campbelltown Campus). This unit views contemporary areas of management accounting from a strategic perspective, and critically examines some of the traditional concepts and techniques discussed in Management Accounting Fundamentals.

This unit extends the knowledge and understanding of financial accounting through the application of problem solving to selected entities drawing upon accounting theory and critical analysis.

This Level 1 unit introduces the basic concepts and techniques of statistics that are particularly relevant to problem solving in business. It also provides a sound base for more advanced study in statistics and forecasting in subsequent sessions. Topics include: presentation of data; descriptive statistics; the role of uncertainty in business decision making; hypothesis testing; and basic forecasting.

Introduction to Economic Methods will cover basic concepts in Mathematics and Statistics to help their understanding of subjects like accounting, management, marketing, finance, and economics. In addition, the analytical techniques, concepts and models that will be discussed in this unit will play a foundation role in a Business degree. Topics include: Differential calculus and its application in business and economics; collection, analysis and interpretation of data using simple descriptive and inferential statistical methods; probability distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and an introduction to regression analysis.

This unit introduces the legal rules and doctrines governing State and Commonwealth Constitutional systems in Australia. Topics covered include: State and Commonwealth Constitutions; legislative powers of the Commonwealth and State governments; the separation of powers doctrine; the legal relations between State and Commonwealth laws; Bills of Rights; Constitutional freedoms and restrictions on Commonwealth legislative powers.

This unit builds on the fundamental knowledge of accounting procedures gained in Intermediate Financial Accounting. It involves the comprehensive study of aspects of corporate accounting and reporting which are regulated by legislation, accounting standards, Australian Securities and Investment Commission and Stock Exchange requirements. This unit is designed to provide students with grounding in the regulation and practice of corporate reporting in Australia. The major orientation is towards the theoretical and practical aspects or corporate reporting, whilst at the same time exploring the reasons for regulatory disclosures.

This unit considers the design and implementation of accounting information systems as a data model for resource allocation and management of an organisation. It includes consideration of current trends in information management and the changing regulatory requirements.

This unit introduces the fundamental concepts of finance theory and the tools of financial decision making in the context of the Australian institutional environment. These concepts relate primarily to the time value of money, risk and return, capital budgeting and capital structure. The unit's purpose is to develop an understanding of the basic practices of financial management from the perspective of a firm (both large and small). Students examine the investment, financing and dividend decisions of corporations.

This unit examines the nature of the legal profession and its role in society. It deals with the professional, legal and ethical responsibilities lawyers owe to the law, the courts, their clients, to fellow practitioners, as well as the state and society at large. Students will be able to explain and evaluate the law and practice of lawyers, by reference to key topics, such as: professionalism; legal ethics; the history, structure and regulation of the legal profession; and the interpersonal, psychological and cultural factors affecting lawyering. In addition students will be able to demonstrate the process of ethical decision making by selecting and using ethical decision making tools in a legal context.

This unit studies the roles and responsibilities of the auditor, auditing principles and standards and the application of those standards, particularly in an electronic environment.

This unit focuses on the role that accountants play in the effective management of businesses, using case studies covering a range of accounting areas.

This unit addresses the advanced aspects of accounting with particular emphasis on accounting theories and how they assist us in understanding current accounting practice and accounting standards. This unit focuses on the relationship between the theoretical concepts and current news and events.

This unit examines the principles of the law of equity trusts and remedies in Australia. The primary emphasis is on the nature and development of the law of equity and students are also introduced to fundamental principles in the law of trusts and remedies. Topics include the nature and application of principles and maxims of Equity, the trust, the types of trusts and introduction to express trusts and the nature and scope of some selected remedies.

This unit deals with issues that arise in relation to the selection of appropriate structures for the conduct of non-profit and commercial dealings. Students examine the legal and practical requirements involved in creating, operating and winding up associations, partnerships and corporations. Emphasis is on the creation and operation of corporations, and the duties and liabilities of directors and officers, as well as the rights and obligations of shareholders.

This unit provides an introduction to the general principles of commercial law. It also examines key aspects of substantive commercial law principles as they arise in a practical context with reference to current developments in the business community. Topics include: the law of principal and agent, guarantee, bailment, negotiable instruments, insurance, credit, sale of goods, trade practices and consumer protection law.

This unit examines the principles of the Law of Equity, Trusts and Remedies in Australia. It examines the major common law, equitable and statutory remedies available to wronged parties in a variety of circumstances. Emphasis is on the analysis of practical and theoretical advantages and disadvantages of various remedies. Topics include the effectiveness of common law and statutory remedies; the nature and application of the trust; the type of trusts; the right of beneficiaries and the scope of remedies.

This unit provides an introduction to the general principles of commercial law. It also examines key aspects of substantive commercial law principles as they arise in a practical context with reference to current developments in the business community. Topics include: the law of principal and agent, guarantee, bailment, negotiable instruments, insurance, credit, sale of goods, trade practices and consumer protection law.

This unit deals with issues that arise in relation to the selection of appropriate structures for the conduct of non-profit and commercial dealings. Students examine the legal and practical requirements involved in creating, operating and winding up associations, partnerships and corporations. Emphasis is on the creation and operation of corporations, and the duties and liabilities of directors and officers, as well as the rights and obligations of shareholders.

This unit examines the legal principles regulating the exercise of power by the executive arm of government in its various manifestations; ministers, government departments and officials, regulatory bodies, tribunals, inferior courts and local councils. This is examined in the context of Australian constitutional arrangements and it is taught in the context of constitutional themes and principles that underpin the law in this area. The exercise of power examined includes decision making, the exercise of discretion, delegated legislation and the decision making procedure of the major administrative tribunals. The focus is on the principles of judicial review developed by the courts, standing and remedies. There is also an examination of major non-judicial avenues of review by the major tribunals such as the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and the Ombudsman. The unit will also examine Freedom of Information legislation.

The unit is designed to provide an understanding of the law, the theoretical underpinnings and the underlying policy issues, in the areas of evidence and criminal procedure.

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theories of dispute resolution, and to consider the distinctive features of alternative modes of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation. The unit examines the major roles and practices governing court supervised processes, which are involved in superior court litigation. There is also an examination of how to differentially diagnose a dispute and how to match it to the most appropriate dispute resolution process. Topical issues connected with adversarial and alternative dispute resolution processes are considered.

A knowledge of revenue law is essential for all students intending to embark on a career in business, commerce or the public sector. This unit will be of particular assistance to graduates taking up a career in the accounting profession, law or taxation administration or practice. The unit aims to provide students with: a knowledge and understanding of the overall system of taxation; a critical analysis of particular aspects of taxation, such as the concept of income and capital, allowable deductions, taxation of business entities, residence of taxpayers and source of income; a knowledge of the practical side of taxation, including, tax accounting and tax administration; and an appreciation of the policy basis of taxation and anti-avoidance. Please Note: The following unit - 200187 Taxation Law is incompatible with this unit and can not be counted for credit.

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theories of dispute resolution, and to consider the distinctive features of alternative modes of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation. The unit examines the major roles and practices governing court supervised processes, which are involved in superior court litigation. There is also an examination of how to differentially diagnose a dispute and how to match it to the most appropriate dispute resolution process. Topical issues connected with adversarial and alternative dispute resolution processes are considered.

A knowledge of revenue law is essential for all students intending to embark on a career in business, commerce or the public sector. This unit will be of particular assistance to graduates taking up a career in the accounting profession, law or taxation administration or practice. The unit aims to provide students with: a knowledge and understanding of the overall system of taxation; a critical analysis of particular aspects of taxation, such as the concept of income and capital, allowable deductions, taxation of business entities, residence of taxpayers and source of income; a knowledge of the practical side of taxation, including, tax accounting and tax administration; and an appreciation of the policy basis of taxation and anti-avoidance. Please Note: The following unit - 200187 Taxation Law is incompatible with this unit and can not be counted for credit.

This unit examines the legal principles regulating the exercise of power by the executive arm of government in its various manifestations; ministers, government departments and officials, regulatory bodies, tribunals, inferior courts and local councils. This is examined in the context of Australian constitutional arrangements and it is taught in the context of constitutional themes and principles that underpin the law in this area. The exercise of power examined includes decision making, the exercise of discretion, delegated legislation and the decision making procedure of the major administrative tribunals. The focus is on the principles of judicial review developed by the courts, standing and remedies. There is also an examination of major non-judicial avenues of review by the major tribunals such as the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and the Ombudsman. The unit will also examine Freedom of Information legislation.

The unit is designed to provide an understanding of the law, the theoretical underpinnings and the underlying policy issues, in the areas of evidence and criminal procedure.

This unit introduces students to the basic structure of law, information retrieval, legal research techniques and the judicial process. The unit covers the mechanical aspects of legal research; sources of law, including the common law tradition, statute law and delegated legislation; and the judicial process and its interface with contemporary legal theory.

Torts law is the first substantive law unit in the LLB. It introduces students to the legal principles and policy of a variety of torts, defences and remedies. It introduces students to the generic legal skills of case reading, analysis and note taking, statutory interpretation and legal problem solving, as well as placing the law in the wider political and social context.

This unit provides exposure to financial and management accounting information from a user of accounting information viewpoint. The unit aims to provide breadth of awareness and knowledge in relevant fields of accounting essential to decision making for managers.

The development of business skills in the form of the application of information collection, analysis and evaluation, logical reasoning skills, and communication skills relevant to business and economic issues.

This unit gives students an introduction to a range of perspectives on the history and philosophy of the humanities, science and the social sciences and their relationship to law.

This unit introduces students to the basic principles of criminal law and criminal responsibility and the criminal justice process as located in its broader social and political context.

This unit is a survey of the marketing process, introducing students to the marketing concept, strategic and marketing planning, marketing research, consumer and customer behaviour, issues of market segmentation, targeting and positioning as well as all the elements of the marketing mix (product/service, pricing, distribution and marketing communication strategies).

This unit is an introduction to economic concepts and contemporary economic issues. It introduces students to basic concepts such as markets and their operation, the behaviour of firms, the efficiency and potential failings of free markets, the role of government, key macroeconomic variables and problems such as unemployment. It illuminates these concepts via application to contemporary economic issues and debates over different theoretical perspectives. This unit also exposes students to recent developments in economics via presentations by specialist guest lecturers.

This unit provides an opportunity for students to engage with the dynamics of the management of organisations. Students will be introduced to the connection between the way work and systems are organised and managed and their impact on individuals and societies. This is achieved by using case based opportunities to examine real life contexts. This is an essential unit for business students that can be taken by any student needing a broad initial understanding of management.

Contracts covers the formation of contracts, the requirement of writing, privity of contract, contractual terms and their interpretation, breach of contract, discharge of contractual obligations and elements vitiating its formation such as misrepresentation, misleading an deceptive conduct, mistake, undue influence, unconscionability, duress and discharge. Statutory developments are also considered such as the Contracts Review Act 1980 (NSW) and Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), as are the historic and theoretical aspects of the development of the law of contract.

The investment, financing and risk management decisions that all firms make are implemented by creating and trading financial instruments in financial markets, often with the involvement of a variety of institutions. Using the Australian financial system as an illustration, this unit introduces students to the theory and functions of financial intermediaries and the operation of financial systems. Students also develop an understanding of the role and functions of markets in equities, debt, foreign exchange, options and futures, and theories of interest rate determination and the term structure of interest rates.

This unit introduces the fundamental concepts of finance theory and the tools of financial decision making in the context of the Australian institutional environment. These concepts relate primarily to the time value of money, risk and return, capital budgeting and capital structure. The unit's purpose is to develop an understanding of the basic practices of financial management from the perspective of a firm (both large and small). Students examine the investment, financing and dividend decisions of corporations.

This unit is a survey of the marketing process, introducing students to the marketing concept, strategic and marketing planning, marketing research, consumer and customer behaviour, issues of market segmentation, targeting and positioning as well as all the elements of the marketing mix (product/service, pricing, distribution and marketing communication strategies).

This unit is an introduction to economic concepts and contemporary economic issues. It introduces students to basic concepts such as markets and their operation, the behaviour of firms, the efficiency and potential failings of free markets, the role of government, key macroeconomic variables and problems such as unemployment. It illuminates these concepts via application to contemporary economic issues and debates over different theoretical perspectives. This unit also exposes students to recent developments in economics via presentations by specialist guest lecturers.

This unit provides an opportunity for students to engage with the dynamics of the management of organisations. Students will be introduced to the connection between the way work and systems are organised and managed and their impact on individuals and societies. This is achieved by using case based opportunities to examine real life contexts. This is an essential unit for business students that can be taken by any student needing a broad initial understanding of management.

The unit introduces basic concepts and principles of Property law, including the meaning of property; legal and equitable estates and other interests is land; and the Torrens system of registered title.

This unit describes the theory and practice of investment decision making. The general objective of the unit is to introduce students to the tools of financial decision making by providing a conceptual framework within which the key financial decision of investment can be analysed. The objectives of this unit are as follows: To provide an overview of the theory of investing in Australian Financial Markets: Equity Markets in Australia, Stock Exchange Trading, Taxation, Australian Debt Markets: Money and Bond Markets. International Investment Environment Foreign Exchange, Equity Debt and Property Market; To apply theoretical concepts of investing to practical applications; Evaluate Asset Allocation, Security selection and Security analysis in Australian Derivatives Markets, International Derivatives Market; Describe Equity Valuation Models, Macro and Industry Analysis of Share Markets; Futures and Forward Contracts. Characteristics of futures/forwards; Analyse Qualitative and Quantitative Stock Selection; Be knowledgeable about Investor Preferences and Passive and Active Portfolio Management; Describe the risk-return trade-off and know the meaning of efficient markets.

This unit is an introduction to macroeconomic concepts, analysis and issues in the Australian context. Basic concepts introduced and applied include: national income accounting, economic structure, price indexes and inflation, the balance of payments, and labour market aggregates. These concepts are applied in describing and explaining the recent evolution of the Australian economy in terms of growth, structural change, price stability, and employment. This leads to a discussion of major policy issues such as the role of governments in managing economic fluctuations, and the implications of Australia’s foreign liabilities. The course ends with a brief introduction to modelling income determination.

This Level 1 unit introduces the basic concepts and techniques of statistics that are particularly relevant to problem solving in business. It also provides a sound base for more advanced study in statistics and forecasting in subsequent sessions. Topics include: presentation of data; descriptive statistics; the role of uncertainty in business decision making; hypothesis testing; and basic forecasting.

Introduction to Economic Methods will cover basic concepts in Mathematics and Statistics to help their understanding of subjects like accounting, management, marketing, finance, and economics. In addition, the analytical techniques, concepts and models that will be discussed in this unit will play a foundation role in a Business degree. Topics include: Differential calculus and its application in business and economics; collection, analysis and interpretation of data using simple descriptive and inferential statistical methods; probability distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and an introduction to regression analysis.

This unit introduces the legal rules and doctrines governing State and Commonwealth Constitutional systems in Australia. Topics covered include: State and Commonwealth Constitutions; legislative powers of the Commonwealth and State governments; the separation of powers doctrine; the legal relations between State and Commonwealth laws; Bills of Rights; Constitutional freedoms and restrictions on Commonwealth legislative powers.

This unit covers the contemporary theory of portfolio analysis and management. Topics include: risk and diversification; the two and n security case; the Markowitz efficient frontier; investor indifference curves and optimal portfolios; CML and optimal portfolios; beta, SML and the discount rate re-visited; Sharpe single index model and APT asset allocation; investments to the portfolio and portfolio strategies; measuring portfolio performance and security selection decisions; active portfolio management; international diversification; process of portfolio management; and risk management and hedging.

This unit will provide students with exposure to problems with which economists and finance professionals are confronted in their daily work. They will be confronted with the multi-dimensional nature of the issues addressed by economists and finance professionals in real-life. Students will need to consider the nature of the problems as well as how realistic the solutions they are proposing are, and will learn how to systematically reflect on their contribution to the industry or community setting with which they engage.

The study of international finance from the vantage point of a multinational enterprise provides students with a global insight into international trade for both manufactured and financial products. The unit recognises the increasing importance of global integration of money and capital markets - a trend that is creating expanded opportunities for both investors and organisations that need to raise capital. The recognition and management of risks associated with international operations are explored including cost of capital and financial structure, international financial markets crisis, international financial management, international monetary system, international diversification, foreign exchange risk management including the use of futures and options, foreign investment analysis, determination of exchange rates, balance of payments analysis, international debt crisis and country risk analysis.

This unit provides students with a unifying theoretical perspective on the most important concepts in the field of finance. The presentation is rigorous and students develop their ability to critically evaluate the principal theoretical results in the finance literature.

This unit provides students with an understanding of the economics of retirement and retirement income provision, with particular emphasis on the Australian superannuation industry. On completion of this unit, students should have a comprehensive understanding of superannuation in Australia, as well as an appreciation of the economic issues associated with alternative models of retirement income provision.

This unit provides an introduction to trading and the theory of pricing of options, futures and other derivative products currently used in the domestic and international financial markets.

Traditional theories of finance are based the assumption that investors are both rational and utility maximizing. The Efficient Markets Hypothesis in particular has assumptions about investor behaviour which underpin its key predictions. The tenants of beharioural finance disputes the validity of these assumptions. This unit challenges traditional theory by examining how decision making and investor behaviour may be driven by personal and market psychology.

This unit examines the nature of the legal profession and its role in society. It deals with the professional, legal and ethical responsibilities lawyers owe to the law, the courts, their clients, to fellow practitioners, as well as the state and society at large. Students will be able to explain and evaluate the law and practice of lawyers, by reference to key topics, such as: professionalism; legal ethics; the history, structure and regulation of the legal profession; and the interpersonal, psychological and cultural factors affecting lawyering. In addition students will be able to demonstrate the process of ethical decision making by selecting and using ethical decision making tools in a legal context.

This unit builds on concepts explored in Introduction to Economic Methods. The unit broadens the application of the stochastic linear model in econometrics, exploring its use in the estimation of economic models and in the testing of economic hypotheses associated with these models. The emphasis is on learning by doing in small group workshops.

The study of international finance from the vantage point of a multinational enterprise provides students with a global insight into international trade for both manufactured and financial products. The unit recognises the increasing importance of global integration of money and capital markets - a trend that is creating expanded opportunities for both investors and organisations that need to raise capital. The recognition and management of risks associated with international operations are explored including cost of capital and financial structure, international financial markets crisis, international financial management, international monetary system, international diversification, foreign exchange risk management including the use of futures and options, foreign investment analysis, determination of exchange rates, balance of payments analysis, international debt crisis and country risk analysis.

This unit provides students with a unifying theoretical perspective on the most important concepts in the field of finance. The presentation is rigorous and students develop their ability to critically evaluate the principal theoretical results in the finance literature.

This unit provides students with an understanding of the economics of retirement and retirement income provision, with particular emphasis on the Australian superannuation industry. On completion of this unit, students should have a comprehensive understanding of superannuation in Australia, as well as an appreciation of the economic issues associated with alternative models of retirement income provision.

This unit provides an introduction to trading and the theory of pricing of options, futures and other derivative products currently used in the domestic and international financial markets.

Traditional theories of finance are based the assumption that investors are both rational and utility maximizing. The Efficient Markets Hypothesis in particular has assumptions about investor behaviour which underpin its key predictions. The tenants of beharioural finance disputes the validity of these assumptions. This unit challenges traditional theory by examining how decision making and investor behaviour may be driven by personal and market psychology.

This unit examines the principles of the law of equity trusts and remedies in Australia. The primary emphasis is on the nature and development of the law of equity and students are also introduced to fundamental principles in the law of trusts and remedies. Topics include the nature and application of principles and maxims of Equity, the trust, the types of trusts and introduction to express trusts and the nature and scope of some selected remedies.

This unit deals with issues that arise in relation to the selection of appropriate structures for the conduct of non-profit and commercial dealings. Students examine the legal and practical requirements involved in creating, operating and winding up associations, partnerships and corporations. Emphasis is on the creation and operation of corporations, and the duties and liabilities of directors and officers, as well as the rights and obligations of shareholders.

This unit provides an introduction to the general principles of commercial law. It also examines key aspects of substantive commercial law principles as they arise in a practical context with reference to current developments in the business community. Topics include: the law of principal and agent, guarantee, bailment, negotiable instruments, insurance, credit, sale of goods, trade practices and consumer protection law.

This unit examines the principles of the Law of Equity, Trusts and Remedies in Australia. It examines the major common law, equitable and statutory remedies available to wronged parties in a variety of circumstances. Emphasis is on the analysis of practical and theoretical advantages and disadvantages of various remedies. Topics include the effectiveness of common law and statutory remedies; the nature and application of the trust; the type of trusts; the right of beneficiaries and the scope of remedies.

This unit provides an introduction to the general principles of commercial law. It also examines key aspects of substantive commercial law principles as they arise in a practical context with reference to current developments in the business community. Topics include: the law of principal and agent, guarantee, bailment, negotiable instruments, insurance, credit, sale of goods, trade practices and consumer protection law.

This unit deals with issues that arise in relation to the selection of appropriate structures for the conduct of non-profit and commercial dealings. Students examine the legal and practical requirements involved in creating, operating and winding up associations, partnerships and corporations. Emphasis is on the creation and operation of corporations, and the duties and liabilities of directors and officers, as well as the rights and obligations of shareholders.

This unit examines the legal principles regulating the exercise of power by the executive arm of government in its various manifestations; ministers, government departments and officials, regulatory bodies, tribunals, inferior courts and local councils. This is examined in the context of Australian constitutional arrangements and it is taught in the context of constitutional themes and principles that underpin the law in this area. The exercise of power examined includes decision making, the exercise of discretion, delegated legislation and the decision making procedure of the major administrative tribunals. The focus is on the principles of judicial review developed by the courts, standing and remedies. There is also an examination of major non-judicial avenues of review by the major tribunals such as the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and the Ombudsman. The unit will also examine Freedom of Information legislation.

The unit is designed to provide an understanding of the law, the theoretical underpinnings and the underlying policy issues, in the areas of evidence and criminal procedure.

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theories of dispute resolution, and to consider the distinctive features of alternative modes of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation. The unit examines the major roles and practices governing court supervised processes, which are involved in superior court litigation. There is also an examination of how to differentially diagnose a dispute and how to match it to the most appropriate dispute resolution process. Topical issues connected with adversarial and alternative dispute resolution processes are considered.

A knowledge of revenue law is essential for all students intending to embark on a career in business, commerce or the public sector. This unit will be of particular assistance to graduates taking up a career in the accounting profession, law or taxation administration or practice. The unit aims to provide students with: a knowledge and understanding of the overall system of taxation; a critical analysis of particular aspects of taxation, such as the concept of income and capital, allowable deductions, taxation of business entities, residence of taxpayers and source of income; a knowledge of the practical side of taxation, including, tax accounting and tax administration; and an appreciation of the policy basis of taxation and anti-avoidance. Please Note: The following unit - 200187 Taxation Law is incompatible with this unit and can not be counted for credit.

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theories of dispute resolution, and to consider the distinctive features of alternative modes of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation. The unit examines the major roles and practices governing court supervised processes, which are involved in superior court litigation. There is also an examination of how to differentially diagnose a dispute and how to match it to the most appropriate dispute resolution process. Topical issues connected with adversarial and alternative dispute resolution processes are considered.

A knowledge of revenue law is essential for all students intending to embark on a career in business, commerce or the public sector. This unit will be of particular assistance to graduates taking up a career in the accounting profession, law or taxation administration or practice. The unit aims to provide students with: a knowledge and understanding of the overall system of taxation; a critical analysis of particular aspects of taxation, such as the concept of income and capital, allowable deductions, taxation of business entities, residence of taxpayers and source of income; a knowledge of the practical side of taxation, including, tax accounting and tax administration; and an appreciation of the policy basis of taxation and anti-avoidance. Please Note: The following unit - 200187 Taxation Law is incompatible with this unit and can not be counted for credit.

This unit examines the legal principles regulating the exercise of power by the executive arm of government in its various manifestations; ministers, government departments and officials, regulatory bodies, tribunals, inferior courts and local councils. This is examined in the context of Australian constitutional arrangements and it is taught in the context of constitutional themes and principles that underpin the law in this area. The exercise of power examined includes decision making, the exercise of discretion, delegated legislation and the decision making procedure of the major administrative tribunals. The focus is on the principles of judicial review developed by the courts, standing and remedies. There is also an examination of major non-judicial avenues of review by the major tribunals such as the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and the Ombudsman. The unit will also examine Freedom of Information legislation.

The unit is designed to provide an understanding of the law, the theoretical underpinnings and the underlying policy issues, in the areas of evidence and criminal procedure.

This unit introduces students to the basic structure of law, information retrieval, legal research techniques and the judicial process. The unit covers the mechanical aspects of legal research; sources of law, including the common law tradition, statute law and delegated legislation; and the judicial process and its interface with contemporary legal theory.

Torts law is the first substantive law unit in the LLB. It introduces students to the legal principles and policy of a variety of torts, defences and remedies. It introduces students to the generic legal skills of case reading, analysis and note taking, statutory interpretation and legal problem solving, as well as placing the law in the wider political and social context.

This unit provides exposure to financial and management accounting information from a user of accounting information viewpoint. The unit aims to provide breadth of awareness and knowledge in relevant fields of accounting essential to decision making for managers.

The development of business skills in the form of the application of information collection, analysis and evaluation, logical reasoning skills, and communication skills relevant to business and economic issues.

This unit gives students an introduction to a range of perspectives on the history and philosophy of the humanities, science and the social sciences and their relationship to law.

This unit introduces students to the basic principles of criminal law and criminal responsibility and the criminal justice process as located in its broader social and political context.

Managing People at Work provides an introductory framework for the study of employment relations. The unit is approached from a stakeholder perspective, emphasising the way that management, labour and the state, along with other key stakeholders, act, both separately and together, to structure the employment relationship. In doing so, the unit integrates industrial relations and human resource management theory and practice, illustrating the links between the two disciplines. The content of the unit is structured so as to provide an initial introduction to the disciplines of industrial relations, human resource management, and employment relations, and to the key stakeholders in the employment relationship. Building on this framework, a theoretical and empirical analysis of employment relations processes is provided, with particular emphasis given to recent changes in the role and perspectives of stakeholders.

This unit is a survey of the marketing process, introducing students to the marketing concept, strategic and marketing planning, marketing research, consumer and customer behaviour, issues of market segmentation, targeting and positioning as well as all the elements of the marketing mix (product/service, pricing, distribution and marketing communication strategies).

This unit is an introduction to economic concepts and contemporary economic issues. It introduces students to basic concepts such as markets and their operation, the behaviour of firms, the efficiency and potential failings of free markets, the role of government, key macroeconomic variables and problems such as unemployment. It illuminates these concepts via application to contemporary economic issues and debates over different theoretical perspectives. This unit also exposes students to recent developments in economics via presentations by specialist guest lecturers.

This unit provides an opportunity for students to engage with the dynamics of the management of organisations. Students will be introduced to the connection between the way work and systems are organised and managed and their impact on individuals and societies. This is achieved by using case based opportunities to examine real life contexts. This is an essential unit for business students that can be taken by any student needing a broad initial understanding of management.

Contracts covers the formation of contracts, the requirement of writing, privity of contract, contractual terms and their interpretation, breach of contract, discharge of contractual obligations and elements vitiating its formation such as misrepresentation, misleading an deceptive conduct, mistake, undue influence, unconscionability, duress and discharge. Statutory developments are also considered such as the Contracts Review Act 1980 (NSW) and Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), as are the historic and theoretical aspects of the development of the law of contract.

This unit looks at workplace reform and restructuring -- the devolution approach to industrial relations management, workplace reform, organisation and behaviour, the role of workplace committees, trade unions at the enterprise level, shop-floor and industry unionism; the enterprise bargaining process -- overall framework definitions, dimensions and scope; strengths and weaknesses; the processes -- negotiation, psychological, sociological and economic approaches, stages; impact of enterprise bargaining, workplace flexibility, efficiency, remuneration practices and employee satisfaction; grievance handling and grievance procedures; differences with other forms of negotiation, formal or informal; consultation and participation; issues involved, differences with negotiation; impact of changes in wage determination on workplace, particularly the work choices changes and current and future strategic and legislative directions in enterprise bargaining and workplace agreements.

This unit is a survey of the marketing process, introducing students to the marketing concept, strategic and marketing planning, marketing research, consumer and customer behaviour, issues of market segmentation, targeting and positioning as well as all the elements of the marketing mix (product/service, pricing, distribution and marketing communication strategies).

This unit is an introduction to economic concepts and contemporary economic issues. It introduces students to basic concepts such as markets and their operation, the behaviour of firms, the efficiency and potential failings of free markets, the role of government, key macroeconomic variables and problems such as unemployment. It illuminates these concepts via application to contemporary economic issues and debates over different theoretical perspectives. This unit also exposes students to recent developments in economics via presentations by specialist guest lecturers.

This unit provides an opportunity for students to engage with the dynamics of the management of organisations. Students will be introduced to the connection between the way work and systems are organised and managed and their impact on individuals and societies. This is achieved by using case based opportunities to examine real life contexts. This is an essential unit for business students that can be taken by any student needing a broad initial understanding of management.

The unit introduces basic concepts and principles of Property law, including the meaning of property; legal and equitable estates and other interests is land; and the Torrens system of registered title.

The unit introduces students to critical perspectives in reward management. The structure of the course is initially thematic and considers in turn: the wider context in which reward strategies are devised; the strategic decisions that arise in the organisational context if reward is to meet regulatory requirements, the organisation’s objectives and the expectations of the workforce, and the component parts (base pay, variable play, transactional rewards, relational rewards of contemporary reward). This unit examines the relationship between performance and reward, performance management systems and the alignment of employer performance with achievement of organisational objectives. Various models of performance management and performance appraisal techniques are critically assessed.

This Level 1 unit introduces the basic concepts and techniques of statistics that are particularly relevant to problem solving in business. It also provides a sound base for more advanced study in statistics and forecasting in subsequent sessions. Topics include: presentation of data; descriptive statistics; the role of uncertainty in business decision making; hypothesis testing; and basic forecasting.

Introduction to Economic Methods will cover basic concepts in Mathematics and Statistics to help their understanding of subjects like accounting, management, marketing, finance, and economics. In addition, the analytical techniques, concepts and models that will be discussed in this unit will play a foundation role in a Business degree. Topics include: Differential calculus and its application in business and economics; collection, analysis and interpretation of data using simple descriptive and inferential statistical methods; probability distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and an introduction to regression analysis.

This unit explores such questions as: Training -- what is it!! How is it linked to strategic development!! It explores education versus training versus development; managing the training department, upper management involvement, career development; cost-effectiveness of training and development; training and development needs -- how people learn, implications for training and development of staff, models and roles for training; needs analysis, objective setting, and the implications of politics, culture and government; curriculum -- methods content, people, sequencing of curriculum; the advantages and disadvantages of various training methods; measurement of success philosophies, instruments of measurement and post-training measurement.

Diversity in the workplace has come to refer to those groups most likely to be affected by the homogeneous and normative assumptions of traditional employment systems. While race, gender and religion are the most recognised forms of diversity it has also come to refer to the needs of other groups such as the disabled, the aged and those disadvantaged because of family obligations. The management of diversity is concerned with addressing the needs of such groups in ways that are equitable and organisationally sustainable. This has become increasingly important in a pluralistic society.

The nature and history of occupational health and safety in Australia, legal frameworks including occupational health and safety acts and workers' compensation. OH&S is considered using the medical, legal, economic, industrial relations and management perspectives. Identifying, assessing, monitoring risks; and specific occupational hazards and intervention strategies are also covered.

This unit introduces the legal rules and doctrines governing State and Commonwealth Constitutional systems in Australia. Topics covered include: State and Commonwealth Constitutions; legislative powers of the Commonwealth and State governments; the separation of powers doctrine; the legal relations between State and Commonwealth laws; Bills of Rights; Constitutional freedoms and restrictions on Commonwealth legislative powers.

The primary concern of this unit is to equip students with an understanding of how to apply sociology and work psychology to effectively manage human resources. The unit analyses both the individual (psychological) and social (sociological) factors that influence workplace behaviour and relations in the workplace. The structure of the unit is thematic, drawing on the major theoretical frameworks of psychology and sociology, and applying them to the practice of human resource management and to contemporary issues within the workplace.

This unit covers concepts of international human resource management (HRM). It examines the internationalisation of firms, a range of comparative systems and structures of employment relations internationally, global stakeholders, human rights, and strategic management of global organisations. It incudes analysis of issues including recruitment, training, management of expatriates, pay, and the impact of society, politics, economics and culture of host countries on human resource strategies.

Negotiation, bargaining and advocacy are central activities in the industrial relations process. The effective industrial relations practitioner requires knowledge of the theoretical perspectives in negotiation together with an ability to critique the relevance and application of these perspectives. The importance of strategy and judgement in negotiation is highlighted and students are given the opportunity to develop their skills through negotiation exercises. An important theme in the unit is the assessment of the contextual and regulatory factors that shape negotiation, bargaining and advocacy practice. This aspect draws on contemporary debates in these spheres most notably concerning the Australian context.

This unit examines the nature of the legal profession and its role in society. It deals with the professional, legal and ethical responsibilities lawyers owe to the law, the courts, their clients, to fellow practitioners, as well as the state and society at large. Students will be able to explain and evaluate the law and practice of lawyers, by reference to key topics, such as: professionalism; legal ethics; the history, structure and regulation of the legal profession; and the interpersonal, psychological and cultural factors affecting lawyering. In addition students will be able to demonstrate the process of ethical decision making by selecting and using ethical decision making tools in a legal context.

This unit applies theory and skills developed throughout the key program in HRM/IR to real-world organisational and policy challenges and opportunities. Students will develop and use employment relations concepts and ‘metrics’ to design implementation plans and to evaluate policies, practices and change initiatives. Evaluation of non-employment relations policies and procedures in terms of their potential impact on employment relations performance will also be assessed. Sustainable and competitive employment relations will be evaluated at organisational, local, regional, national and industry levels.

This unit analyses the human resource and industrial relations strategies of the major employment relations stakeholders. While the principal focus is on the organisational level of analysis and on the strategic interventions introduced by management, the unit also analyses the strategic roles of government, trade unions, and employer associations. It covers the development of human resource management and industrial relations as a professional field, the relationship between business strategies and HR/IR strategies, stakeholders and strategic choice, ethics and professional standards, strategic HR/IR interventions; evaluation of strategy.

This unit examines the principles of the law of equity trusts and remedies in Australia. The primary emphasis is on the nature and development of the law of equity and students are also introduced to fundamental principles in the law of trusts and remedies. Topics include the nature and application of principles and maxims of Equity, the trust, the types of trusts and introduction to express trusts and the nature and scope of some selected remedies.

This unit deals with issues that arise in relation to the selection of appropriate structures for the conduct of non-profit and commercial dealings. Students examine the legal and practical requirements involved in creating, operating and winding up associations, partnerships and corporations. Emphasis is on the creation and operation of corporations, and the duties and liabilities of directors and officers, as well as the rights and obligations of shareholders.

This unit provides an introduction to the general principles of commercial law. It also examines key aspects of substantive commercial law principles as they arise in a practical context with reference to current developments in the business community. Topics include: the law of principal and agent, guarantee, bailment, negotiable instruments, insurance, credit, sale of goods, trade practices and consumer protection law.

This unit examines the principles of the Law of Equity, Trusts and Remedies in Australia. It examines the major common law, equitable and statutory remedies available to wronged parties in a variety of circumstances. Emphasis is on the analysis of practical and theoretical advantages and disadvantages of various remedies. Topics include the effectiveness of common law and statutory remedies; the nature and application of the trust; the type of trusts; the right of beneficiaries and the scope of remedies.

This unit provides an introduction to the general principles of commercial law. It also examines key aspects of substantive commercial law principles as they arise in a practical context with reference to current developments in the business community. Topics include: the law of principal and agent, guarantee, bailment, negotiable instruments, insurance, credit, sale of goods, trade practices and consumer protection law.

This unit deals with issues that arise in relation to the selection of appropriate structures for the conduct of non-profit and commercial dealings. Students examine the legal and practical requirements involved in creating, operating and winding up associations, partnerships and corporations. Emphasis is on the creation and operation of corporations, and the duties and liabilities of directors and officers, as well as the rights and obligations of shareholders.

This unit examines the legal principles regulating the exercise of power by the executive arm of government in its various manifestations; ministers, government departments and officials, regulatory bodies, tribunals, inferior courts and local councils. This is examined in the context of Australian constitutional arrangements and it is taught in the context of constitutional themes and principles that underpin the law in this area. The exercise of power examined includes decision making, the exercise of discretion, delegated legislation and the decision making procedure of the major administrative tribunals. The focus is on the principles of judicial review developed by the courts, standing and remedies. There is also an examination of major non-judicial avenues of review by the major tribunals such as the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and the Ombudsman. The unit will also examine Freedom of Information legislation.

The unit is designed to provide an understanding of the law, the theoretical underpinnings and the underlying policy issues, in the areas of evidence and criminal procedure.

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theories of dispute resolution, and to consider the distinctive features of alternative modes of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation. The unit examines the major roles and practices governing court supervised processes, which are involved in superior court litigation. There is also an examination of how to differentially diagnose a dispute and how to match it to the most appropriate dispute resolution process. Topical issues connected with adversarial and alternative dispute resolution processes are considered.

A knowledge of revenue law is essential for all students intending to embark on a career in business, commerce or the public sector. This unit will be of particular assistance to graduates taking up a career in the accounting profession, law or taxation administration or practice. The unit aims to provide students with: a knowledge and understanding of the overall system of taxation; a critical analysis of particular aspects of taxation, such as the concept of income and capital, allowable deductions, taxation of business entities, residence of taxpayers and source of income; a knowledge of the practical side of taxation, including, tax accounting and tax administration; and an appreciation of the policy basis of taxation and anti-avoidance. Please Note: The following unit - 200187 Taxation Law is incompatible with this unit and can not be counted for credit.

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theories of dispute resolution, and to consider the distinctive features of alternative modes of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation. The unit examines the major roles and practices governing court supervised processes, which are involved in superior court litigation. There is also an examination of how to differentially diagnose a dispute and how to match it to the most appropriate dispute resolution process. Topical issues connected with adversarial and alternative dispute resolution processes are considered.

A knowledge of revenue law is essential for all students intending to embark on a career in business, commerce or the public sector. This unit will be of particular assistance to graduates taking up a career in the accounting profession, law or taxation administration or practice. The unit aims to provide students with: a knowledge and understanding of the overall system of taxation; a critical analysis of particular aspects of taxation, such as the concept of income and capital, allowable deductions, taxation of business entities, residence of taxpayers and source of income; a knowledge of the practical side of taxation, including, tax accounting and tax administration; and an appreciation of the policy basis of taxation and anti-avoidance. Please Note: The following unit - 200187 Taxation Law is incompatible with this unit and can not be counted for credit.

This unit examines the legal principles regulating the exercise of power by the executive arm of government in its various manifestations; ministers, government departments and officials, regulatory bodies, tribunals, inferior courts and local councils. This is examined in the context of Australian constitutional arrangements and it is taught in the context of constitutional themes and principles that underpin the law in this area. The exercise of power examined includes decision making, the exercise of discretion, delegated legislation and the decision making procedure of the major administrative tribunals. The focus is on the principles of judicial review developed by the courts, standing and remedies. There is also an examination of major non-judicial avenues of review by the major tribunals such as the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and the Ombudsman. The unit will also examine Freedom of Information legislation.

The unit is designed to provide an understanding of the law, the theoretical underpinnings and the underlying policy issues, in the areas of evidence and criminal procedure.

This unit introduces students to the basic structure of law, information retrieval, legal research techniques and the judicial process. The unit covers the mechanical aspects of legal research; sources of law, including the common law tradition, statute law and delegated legislation; and the judicial process and its interface with contemporary legal theory.

Torts law is the first substantive law unit in the LLB. It introduces students to the legal principles and policy of a variety of torts, defences and remedies. It introduces students to the generic legal skills of case reading, analysis and note taking, statutory interpretation and legal problem solving, as well as placing the law in the wider political and social context.

This unit provides exposure to financial and management accounting information from a user of accounting information viewpoint. The unit aims to provide breadth of awareness and knowledge in relevant fields of accounting essential to decision making for managers.

The development of business skills in the form of the application of information collection, analysis and evaluation, logical reasoning skills, and communication skills relevant to business and economic issues.

This unit gives students an introduction to a range of perspectives on the history and philosophy of the humanities, science and the social sciences and their relationship to law.

This unit introduces students to the basic principles of criminal law and criminal responsibility and the criminal justice process as located in its broader social and political context.

This unit is a survey of the marketing process, introducing students to the marketing concept, strategic and marketing planning, marketing research, consumer and customer behaviour, issues of market segmentation, targeting and positioning as well as all the elements of the marketing mix (product/service, pricing, distribution and marketing communication strategies).

This unit is an introduction to economic concepts and contemporary economic issues. It introduces students to basic concepts such as markets and their operation, the behaviour of firms, the efficiency and potential failings of free markets, the role of government, key macroeconomic variables and problems such as unemployment. It illuminates these concepts via application to contemporary economic issues and debates over different theoretical perspectives. This unit also exposes students to recent developments in economics via presentations by specialist guest lecturers.

This unit provides an opportunity for students to engage with the dynamics of the management of organisations. Students will be introduced to the connection between the way work and systems are organised and managed and their impact on individuals and societies. This is achieved by using case based opportunities to examine real life contexts. This is an essential unit for business students that can be taken by any student needing a broad initial understanding of management.

Contracts covers the formation of contracts, the requirement of writing, privity of contract, contractual terms and their interpretation, breach of contract, discharge of contractual obligations and elements vitiating its formation such as misrepresentation, misleading an deceptive conduct, mistake, undue influence, unconscionability, duress and discharge. Statutory developments are also considered such as the Contracts Review Act 1980 (NSW) and Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), as are the historic and theoretical aspects of the development of the law of contract.

This unit examines the interface between business, society and the state, and sensitises students to the impact of broad social, political and economic forces on the relationships between these three spheres. The unit also considers the role of different ideological models such as Keynesianism, neo-liberalism and mixed market, in shaping the relationships between business and government. It also examines the impact of increasing internationalisation and globalisation on business, society and the state.

This unit is a survey of the marketing process, introducing students to the marketing concept, strategic and marketing planning, marketing research, consumer and customer behaviour, issues of market segmentation, targeting and positioning as well as all the elements of the marketing mix (product/service, pricing, distribution and marketing communication strategies).

This unit is an introduction to economic concepts and contemporary economic issues. It introduces students to basic concepts such as markets and their operation, the behaviour of firms, the efficiency and potential failings of free markets, the role of government, key macroeconomic variables and problems such as unemployment. It illuminates these concepts via application to contemporary economic issues and debates over different theoretical perspectives. This unit also exposes students to recent developments in economics via presentations by specialist guest lecturers.

This unit provides an opportunity for students to engage with the dynamics of the management of organisations. Students will be introduced to the connection between the way work and systems are organised and managed and their impact on individuals and societies. This is achieved by using case based opportunities to examine real life contexts. This is an essential unit for business students that can be taken by any student needing a broad initial understanding of management.

The unit introduces basic concepts and principles of Property law, including the meaning of property; legal and equitable estates and other interests is land; and the Torrens system of registered title.

Organisational Behaviour focuses on people in the work place, what motivates them, their attitudes, and how they interact with others. The effects of different communication and types of conflict are also examined. The unit focuses on the individual and group processes of organisational behaviour. Students will also gain an understanding of the importance of research in what might be classified as the non-tangibles in organisational effectiveness. This unit aims to develop personal and interpersonal skills of prospective managers for working in contemporary organisational settings.

Global Operations and Logistics Management is an expansive unit designed for students interested in the organisational processes undertaken in providing products and services to customers. A range of tactical and strategic considerations are investigated to help students understand the role of global operations and logistics within an organisational context. The unit covers internal activities of manufacturing and service organisations. A range of quantitative tools and techniques that support managerial decision making involving trade-offs, priorities and choices are introduced. While the latest trends in logistics and operations management are also reviewed.

This Level 1 unit introduces the basic concepts and techniques of statistics that are particularly relevant to problem solving in business. It also provides a sound base for more advanced study in statistics and forecasting in subsequent sessions. Topics include: presentation of data; descriptive statistics; the role of uncertainty in business decision making; hypothesis testing; and basic forecasting.

Introduction to Economic Methods will cover basic concepts in Mathematics and Statistics to help their understanding of subjects like accounting, management, marketing, finance, and economics. In addition, the analytical techniques, concepts and models that will be discussed in this unit will play a foundation role in a Business degree. Topics include: Differential calculus and its application in business and economics; collection, analysis and interpretation of data using simple descriptive and inferential statistical methods; probability distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and an introduction to regression analysis.

This unit introduces the legal rules and doctrines governing State and Commonwealth Constitutional systems in Australia. Topics covered include: State and Commonwealth Constitutions; legislative powers of the Commonwealth and State governments; the separation of powers doctrine; the legal relations between State and Commonwealth laws; Bills of Rights; Constitutional freedoms and restrictions on Commonwealth legislative powers.

This unit introduces the concepts of organisational change, the need to manage change as a change agent and how to develop and optimise change models and schemes. In this unit we encourage you to consider the world from different perspectives. We wish you to challenge your own ways of learning and to try to include more reflection in the work that you do. The unit will be driven by theory as well as practice and will need you to read conflicting viewpoints in order to understand the complexity of the relationships we are discussing.

The core aim of this unit is to provide students with a thorough grasp of the complex relationships between power, politics and knowledge in organisational settings. It also highlights the need for managers to use power ethically and equitable. These aims are addressed through an examination of a range of theories of power and topics such as: distribution and exercise of power in organisational settings, organisational politics, gender and power, language and power, resistance to power, and others. Innovative class activities and assessment methods (e.g., reflective brainstorming; storytelling; film analysis) are used in this unit to ensure that students are able to effectively apply theoretical concepts to real life situations.

21st century businesses are looking more and more similar in the way they are designed and operated. Yet to be successful and to gain comparative advantage it is imperative that these businesses manage their workforces differently. Critical to this different way of managing is culture. Culture is the cornerstone that makes people similar, yet different. Taking a multidisciplinary and “hands on” approach, this unit examines the impacts of culture on business practices and management styles.

This unit examines the nature of the legal profession and its role in society. It deals with the professional, legal and ethical responsibilities lawyers owe to the law, the courts, their clients, to fellow practitioners, as well as the state and society at large. Students will be able to explain and evaluate the law and practice of lawyers, by reference to key topics, such as: professionalism; legal ethics; the history, structure and regulation of the legal profession; and the interpersonal, psychological and cultural factors affecting lawyering. In addition students will be able to demonstrate the process of ethical decision making by selecting and using ethical decision making tools in a legal context.

The choice perspective of strategic management. External environmental assessment and choice. Analysis of international strategic capabilities. Strategy formulation: choice of mission, strategic goals, and a strategy. Implementing strategies through plans, functional strategies, and budgets. Implementing strategy through organisation structure. Implementing strategy through culture, leadership, and human resource management. Control of strategy. Special cases of strategic management: entrepreneurial and non-profit organisations. Strategic management in the international area. Social issues in strategic management. Strategic management in the future.

Contemporary Management Issues (CMI) provides an in-depth analysis of issues confronting managers in a rapidly changing world, including new forms of work; increased diversity in the workplace; organisational dysfunctions; business ethics and corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability. CMI is designed to foster reflection and critical thinking, which will lead to deeper levels of understanding of the complex role played by managers in contemporary society. The unit is delivered in an engaged mode which means that students are provided with opportunities to interact with employers. This enables them to develop an appreciation of the complexities involved in real world business settings. The experience outside the classroom allows a more effective application of the theories and concepts discussed in the unit.

This unit is concerned with organisation theories, forms and practices at both the macro and micro levels. Tensions and paradoxes that arise through processes of ‘getting things done’ in organisations are examined. Various classical and contemporary approaches to conceptualising organisations are introduced and critically appraised. Historical shifts in organisational structure and design preferences are examined. Multiple perspectives are brought to analyse organisation designs. Organising as a social meaning making process, where order and disorder are in tension and unpredictability is shaped and managed, is examined. Students are invited to learn through involvement in, and reflection upon, a range of individual and collaborative activities.

Organisational Learning and Development introduces a powerful way of understanding the nature of contemporary organisations and the key strategic tasks they face. Promotion of individual self-development within a continuously self-transforming organisation is presented as essential if organisations are to innovate and evolve, and so meet the challenges of a turbulent world. The unit introduces the idea that promoting organisational learning means adopting an appropriate management philosophy, one that challenges traditional theories of management. The concept and practice of organisational learning and implications for management approaches are introduced and critically evaluated. Students are stimulated to learn through involvement in reflection upon a range of individual and collaborative activities.

This unit examines the principles of the law of equity trusts and remedies in Australia. The primary emphasis is on the nature and development of the law of equity and students are also introduced to fundamental principles in the law of trusts and remedies. Topics include the nature and application of principles and maxims of Equity, the trust, the types of trusts and introduction to express trusts and the nature and scope of some selected remedies.

This unit deals with issues that arise in relation to the selection of appropriate structures for the conduct of non-profit and commercial dealings. Students examine the legal and practical requirements involved in creating, operating and winding up associations, partnerships and corporations. Emphasis is on the creation and operation of corporations, and the duties and liabilities of directors and officers, as well as the rights and obligations of shareholders.

This unit provides an introduction to the general principles of commercial law. It also examines key aspects of substantive commercial law principles as they arise in a practical context with reference to current developments in the business community. Topics include: the law of principal and agent, guarantee, bailment, negotiable instruments, insurance, credit, sale of goods, trade practices and consumer protection law.

This unit examines the principles of the Law of Equity, Trusts and Remedies in Australia. It examines the major common law, equitable and statutory remedies available to wronged parties in a variety of circumstances. Emphasis is on the analysis of practical and theoretical advantages and disadvantages of various remedies. Topics include the effectiveness of common law and statutory remedies; the nature and application of the trust; the type of trusts; the right of beneficiaries and the scope of remedies.

This unit provides an introduction to the general principles of commercial law. It also examines key aspects of substantive commercial law principles as they arise in a practical context with reference to current developments in the business community. Topics include: the law of principal and agent, guarantee, bailment, negotiable instruments, insurance, credit, sale of goods, trade practices and consumer protection law.

This unit deals with issues that arise in relation to the selection of appropriate structures for the conduct of non-profit and commercial dealings. Students examine the legal and practical requirements involved in creating, operating and winding up associations, partnerships and corporations. Emphasis is on the creation and operation of corporations, and the duties and liabilities of directors and officers, as well as the rights and obligations of shareholders.

This unit examines the legal principles regulating the exercise of power by the executive arm of government in its various manifestations; ministers, government departments and officials, regulatory bodies, tribunals, inferior courts and local councils. This is examined in the context of Australian constitutional arrangements and it is taught in the context of constitutional themes and principles that underpin the law in this area. The exercise of power examined includes decision making, the exercise of discretion, delegated legislation and the decision making procedure of the major administrative tribunals. The focus is on the principles of judicial review developed by the courts, standing and remedies. There is also an examination of major non-judicial avenues of review by the major tribunals such as the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and the Ombudsman. The unit will also examine Freedom of Information legislation.

The unit is designed to provide an understanding of the law, the theoretical underpinnings and the underlying policy issues, in the areas of evidence and criminal procedure.

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theories of dispute resolution, and to consider the distinctive features of alternative modes of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation. The unit examines the major roles and practices governing court supervised processes, which are involved in superior court litigation. There is also an examination of how to differentially diagnose a dispute and how to match it to the most appropriate dispute resolution process. Topical issues connected with adversarial and alternative dispute resolution processes are considered.

A knowledge of revenue law is essential for all students intending to embark on a career in business, commerce or the public sector. This unit will be of particular assistance to graduates taking up a career in the accounting profession, law or taxation administration or practice. The unit aims to provide students with: a knowledge and understanding of the overall system of taxation; a critical analysis of particular aspects of taxation, such as the concept of income and capital, allowable deductions, taxation of business entities, residence of taxpayers and source of income; a knowledge of the practical side of taxation, including, tax accounting and tax administration; and an appreciation of the policy basis of taxation and anti-avoidance. Please Note: The following unit - 200187 Taxation Law is incompatible with this unit and can not be counted for credit.

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theories of dispute resolution, and to consider the distinctive features of alternative modes of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation. The unit examines the major roles and practices governing court supervised processes, which are involved in superior court litigation. There is also an examination of how to differentially diagnose a dispute and how to match it to the most appropriate dispute resolution process. Topical issues connected with adversarial and alternative dispute resolution processes are considered.

A knowledge of revenue law is essential for all students intending to embark on a career in business, commerce or the public sector. This unit will be of particular assistance to graduates taking up a career in the accounting profession, law or taxation administration or practice. The unit aims to provide students with: a knowledge and understanding of the overall system of taxation; a critical analysis of particular aspects of taxation, such as the concept of income and capital, allowable deductions, taxation of business entities, residence of taxpayers and source of income; a knowledge of the practical side of taxation, including, tax accounting and tax administration; and an appreciation of the policy basis of taxation and anti-avoidance. Please Note: The following unit - 200187 Taxation Law is incompatible with this unit and can not be counted for credit.

This unit examines the legal principles regulating the exercise of power by the executive arm of government in its various manifestations; ministers, government departments and officials, regulatory bodies, tribunals, inferior courts and local councils. This is examined in the context of Australian constitutional arrangements and it is taught in the context of constitutional themes and principles that underpin the law in this area. The exercise of power examined includes decision making, the exercise of discretion, delegated legislation and the decision making procedure of the major administrative tribunals. The focus is on the principles of judicial review developed by the courts, standing and remedies. There is also an examination of major non-judicial avenues of review by the major tribunals such as the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and the Ombudsman. The unit will also examine Freedom of Information legislation.

The unit is designed to provide an understanding of the law, the theoretical underpinnings and the underlying policy issues, in the areas of evidence and criminal procedure.

This unit introduces students to the basic structure of law, information retrieval, legal research techniques and the judicial process. The unit covers the mechanical aspects of legal research; sources of law, including the common law tradition, statute law and delegated legislation; and the judicial process and its interface with contemporary legal theory.

Torts law is the first substantive law unit in the LLB. It introduces students to the legal principles and policy of a variety of torts, defences and remedies. It introduces students to the generic legal skills of case reading, analysis and note taking, statutory interpretation and legal problem solving, as well as placing the law in the wider political and social context.

This unit provides exposure to financial and management accounting information from a user of accounting information viewpoint. The unit aims to provide breadth of awareness and knowledge in relevant fields of accounting essential to decision making for managers.

The development of business skills in the form of the application of information collection, analysis and evaluation, logical reasoning skills, and communication skills relevant to business and economic issues.

This unit gives students an introduction to a range of perspectives on the history and philosophy of the humanities, science and the social sciences and their relationship to law.

This unit introduces students to the basic principles of criminal law and criminal responsibility and the criminal justice process as located in its broader social and political context.

A focus on the consumer is critical in marketing philosophy. Effective marketing strategies are necessarily formulated as a result of the understanding of basic consumer behaviour. This unit covers assumptions and concepts related to understanding the consumer, including but not limited to cultural and ethnic values, social class and status, personal influence, family and household influences, situational influences, consumer resources, involvement, motivation and knowledge, attitudes, individual differences in behaviour, personality, values and lifestyle, information processing, learning, influencing attitudes, diagnosis of decision process and behaviour, consumer decision-making process and need recognition, information search, alternative evaluation, purchase and its outcomes, retailing and consumer trends, market segmentation, diffusion of innovations, global consumer markets, consumerism and social responsibility.

This unit is a survey of the marketing process, introducing students to the marketing concept, strategic and marketing planning, marketing research, consumer and customer behaviour, issues of market segmentation, targeting and positioning as well as all the elements of the marketing mix (product/service, pricing, distribution and marketing communication strategies).

This unit is an introduction to economic concepts and contemporary economic issues. It introduces students to basic concepts such as markets and their operation, the behaviour of firms, the efficiency and potential failings of free markets, the role of government, key macroeconomic variables and problems such as unemployment. It illuminates these concepts via application to contemporary economic issues and debates over different theoretical perspectives. This unit also exposes students to recent developments in economics via presentations by specialist guest lecturers.

This unit provides an opportunity for students to engage with the dynamics of the management of organisations. Students will be introduced to the connection between the way work and systems are organised and managed and their impact on individuals and societies. This is achieved by using case based opportunities to examine real life contexts. This is an essential unit for business students that can be taken by any student needing a broad initial understanding of management.

Contracts covers the formation of contracts, the requirement of writing, privity of contract, contractual terms and their interpretation, breach of contract, discharge of contractual obligations and elements vitiating its formation such as misrepresentation, misleading an deceptive conduct, mistake, undue influence, unconscionability, duress and discharge. Statutory developments are also considered such as the Contracts Review Act 1980 (NSW) and Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), as are the historic and theoretical aspects of the development of the law of contract.

This Level 1 unit introduces the basic concepts and techniques of statistics that are particularly relevant to problem solving in business. It also provides a sound base for more advanced study in statistics and forecasting in subsequent sessions. Topics include: presentation of data; descriptive statistics; the role of uncertainty in business decision making; hypothesis testing; and basic forecasting.

Introduction to Economic Methods will cover basic concepts in Mathematics and Statistics to help their understanding of subjects like accounting, management, marketing, finance, and economics. In addition, the analytical techniques, concepts and models that will be discussed in this unit will play a foundation role in a Business degree. Topics include: Differential calculus and its application in business and economics; collection, analysis and interpretation of data using simple descriptive and inferential statistical methods; probability distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and an introduction to regression analysis.

This unit is a survey of the marketing process, introducing students to the marketing concept, strategic and marketing planning, marketing research, consumer and customer behaviour, issues of market segmentation, targeting and positioning as well as all the elements of the marketing mix (product/service, pricing, distribution and marketing communication strategies).

This unit is an introduction to economic concepts and contemporary economic issues. It introduces students to basic concepts such as markets and their operation, the behaviour of firms, the efficiency and potential failings of free markets, the role of government, key macroeconomic variables and problems such as unemployment. It illuminates these concepts via application to contemporary economic issues and debates over different theoretical perspectives. This unit also exposes students to recent developments in economics via presentations by specialist guest lecturers.

This unit provides an opportunity for students to engage with the dynamics of the management of organisations. Students will be introduced to the connection between the way work and systems are organised and managed and their impact on individuals and societies. This is achieved by using case based opportunities to examine real life contexts. This is an essential unit for business students that can be taken by any student needing a broad initial understanding of management.

The unit introduces basic concepts and principles of Property law, including the meaning of property; legal and equitable estates and other interests is land; and the Torrens system of registered title.

Given the service-based nature of modern economies, business graduates will either work for firms whose central offering is service or be employed by organisations that use service as an integral supporting element in what they do and what they offer. Therefore, increasingly, knowledge and skills in the field of marketing of services are required by personnel operating across various industries and in a range of roles. The unit aims to: expose students to relevant theory and practice in the field of services marketing; develop participants into more complete marketers capable of operating in service marketing environments.

Marketing Research provides a comprehensive appreciation of the methods, uses and limitations of contemporary marketing research. The emphasis is on a conceptual understanding of research method rather than applied research application, which is the focus of a later unit. Students gain exposure to concepts such as research design, information collection, data processing and analysis and results communication. Students gain exposure to qualitative and quantitative techniques with an appreciation of the role of computer processing in marketing research.

This unit introduces the legal rules and doctrines governing State and Commonwealth Constitutional systems in Australia. Topics covered include: State and Commonwealth Constitutions; legislative powers of the Commonwealth and State governments; the separation of powers doctrine; the legal relations between State and Commonwealth laws; Bills of Rights; Constitutional freedoms and restrictions on Commonwealth legislative powers.

Developing and managing an effective integrated marketing communications (IMC) program is a vital part of successful marketing. Moreover, IMC is a highly visible and demanding aspect of marketing communication effort at brand level. This unit, grounded in marketing principles, provides students with an understanding of coordinating major elements of the communication mix – advertising, sales promotions, personal selling, sponsorship marketing, public relations, direct marketing, and point of purchase material.

This unit is about developing and managing innovative competitive marketing strategies. It crosses the traditional boundaries of marketing (as the modern marketer often does), and is therefore influenced by concepts and tools from a range of disciplines, including strategic management, entrepreneurship and marketing. The central focus is on how marketing strategy and its management can create superior and sustainable value for both customers and shareholders

Marketing internationally has become a necessity for many firms that wish to survive and grow in today's dynamic and increasingly linked world economy. Globalisation in its many forms is a powerful driver of change. ‘International Marketing’ is concerned with understanding and successfully managing the different international economic, cultural, political and legal environments as they affect the marketing activities of companies. This unit will examine the role of marketing research, international finance, overseas market entry and expansion strategies and the marketing mix in international markets. This unit provides students with a sound theoretical basis and, particularly, a practical understanding of how companies operate in international markets.

This unit examines the nature of the legal profession and its role in society. It deals with the professional, legal and ethical responsibilities lawyers owe to the law, the courts, their clients, to fellow practitioners, as well as the state and society at large. Students will be able to explain and evaluate the law and practice of lawyers, by reference to key topics, such as: professionalism; legal ethics; the history, structure and regulation of the legal profession; and the interpersonal, psychological and cultural factors affecting lawyering. In addition students will be able to demonstrate the process of ethical decision making by selecting and using ethical decision making tools in a legal context.

This unit focuses on the role of brand and product management in the context of planning and implementing marketing strategies and is intended to develop a critical appreciation of the inherent challenges contemporary firms encounter in creating and maintaining brand equity.

This unit encompasses introduction to B2B Marketing, differences between B2B and consumer marketing, organizational buying behaviour, B2B market segmentation, business marketing strategy, management of the 4P’s in B2B Marketing, relationship and network marketing, Supply Chain Management and CRM strategies, and evaluating the marketing efforts and making the marketing strategy work.

Marketing planning project (MPP) assimilates and builds on the wide range of marketing units that students have previously completed. MPP assimilates students’ specialist knowledge developed in other units through the use of a ‘real-life’ case context in which students demonstrate their mastery of marketing in the development and presentation of a professional marketing plan.

This unit examines the principles of the law of equity trusts and remedies in Australia. The primary emphasis is on the nature and development of the law of equity and students are also introduced to fundamental principles in the law of trusts and remedies. Topics include the nature and application of principles and maxims of Equity, the trust, the types of trusts and introduction to express trusts and the nature and scope of some selected remedies.

This unit deals with issues that arise in relation to the selection of appropriate structures for the conduct of non-profit and commercial dealings. Students examine the legal and practical requirements involved in creating, operating and winding up associations, partnerships and corporations. Emphasis is on the creation and operation of corporations, and the duties and liabilities of directors and officers, as well as the rights and obligations of shareholders.

This unit provides an introduction to the general principles of commercial law. It also examines key aspects of substantive commercial law principles as they arise in a practical context with reference to current developments in the business community. Topics include: the law of principal and agent, guarantee, bailment, negotiable instruments, insurance, credit, sale of goods, trade practices and consumer protection law.

This unit examines the principles of the Law of Equity, Trusts and Remedies in Australia. It examines the major common law, equitable and statutory remedies available to wronged parties in a variety of circumstances. Emphasis is on the analysis of practical and theoretical advantages and disadvantages of various remedies. Topics include the effectiveness of common law and statutory remedies; the nature and application of the trust; the type of trusts; the right of beneficiaries and the scope of remedies.

This unit provides an introduction to the general principles of commercial law. It also examines key aspects of substantive commercial law principles as they arise in a practical context with reference to current developments in the business community. Topics include: the law of principal and agent, guarantee, bailment, negotiable instruments, insurance, credit, sale of goods, trade practices and consumer protection law.

This unit deals with issues that arise in relation to the selection of appropriate structures for the conduct of non-profit and commercial dealings. Students examine the legal and practical requirements involved in creating, operating and winding up associations, partnerships and corporations. Emphasis is on the creation and operation of corporations, and the duties and liabilities of directors and officers, as well as the rights and obligations of shareholders.

This unit examines the legal principles regulating the exercise of power by the executive arm of government in its various manifestations; ministers, government departments and officials, regulatory bodies, tribunals, inferior courts and local councils. This is examined in the context of Australian constitutional arrangements and it is taught in the context of constitutional themes and principles that underpin the law in this area. The exercise of power examined includes decision making, the exercise of discretion, delegated legislation and the decision making procedure of the major administrative tribunals. The focus is on the principles of judicial review developed by the courts, standing and remedies. There is also an examination of major non-judicial avenues of review by the major tribunals such as the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and the Ombudsman. The unit will also examine Freedom of Information legislation.

The unit is designed to provide an understanding of the law, the theoretical underpinnings and the underlying policy issues, in the areas of evidence and criminal procedure.

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theories of dispute resolution, and to consider the distinctive features of alternative modes of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation. The unit examines the major roles and practices governing court supervised processes, which are involved in superior court litigation. There is also an examination of how to differentially diagnose a dispute and how to match it to the most appropriate dispute resolution process. Topical issues connected with adversarial and alternative dispute resolution processes are considered.

A knowledge of revenue law is essential for all students intending to embark on a career in business, commerce or the public sector. This unit will be of particular assistance to graduates taking up a career in the accounting profession, law or taxation administration or practice. The unit aims to provide students with: a knowledge and understanding of the overall system of taxation; a critical analysis of particular aspects of taxation, such as the concept of income and capital, allowable deductions, taxation of business entities, residence of taxpayers and source of income; a knowledge of the practical side of taxation, including, tax accounting and tax administration; and an appreciation of the policy basis of taxation and anti-avoidance. Please Note: The following unit - 200187 Taxation Law is incompatible with this unit and can not be counted for credit.

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theories of dispute resolution, and to consider the distinctive features of alternative modes of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation. The unit examines the major roles and practices governing court supervised processes, which are involved in superior court litigation. There is also an examination of how to differentially diagnose a dispute and how to match it to the most appropriate dispute resolution process. Topical issues connected with adversarial and alternative dispute resolution processes are considered.

A knowledge of revenue law is essential for all students intending to embark on a career in business, commerce or the public sector. This unit will be of particular assistance to graduates taking up a career in the accounting profession, law or taxation administration or practice. The unit aims to provide students with: a knowledge and understanding of the overall system of taxation; a critical analysis of particular aspects of taxation, such as the concept of income and capital, allowable deductions, taxation of business entities, residence of taxpayers and source of income; a knowledge of the practical side of taxation, including, tax accounting and tax administration; and an appreciation of the policy basis of taxation and anti-avoidance. Please Note: The following unit - 200187 Taxation Law is incompatible with this unit and can not be counted for credit.

This unit examines the legal principles regulating the exercise of power by the executive arm of government in its various manifestations; ministers, government departments and officials, regulatory bodies, tribunals, inferior courts and local councils. This is examined in the context of Australian constitutional arrangements and it is taught in the context of constitutional themes and principles that underpin the law in this area. The exercise of power examined includes decision making, the exercise of discretion, delegated legislation and the decision making procedure of the major administrative tribunals. The focus is on the principles of judicial review developed by the courts, standing and remedies. There is also an examination of major non-judicial avenues of review by the major tribunals such as the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and the Ombudsman. The unit will also examine Freedom of Information legislation.

The unit is designed to provide an understanding of the law, the theoretical underpinnings and the underlying policy issues, in the areas of evidence and criminal procedure.

This unit gives students an in-depth treatment of various aspects of the law relating to the transfer of land and interests in land. Transactions dealing with land are examined from both a commercial and residential perspective. These matters form an integral part of the practice of law and are approached from a practical perspective. Topics include the standard agreement for sale of land, the law and practice relating to different title systems, mortgages, leases, easements and covenants.

This is an advanced level study of selected aspects of income tax and capital gains. It includes an examination of other taxes, including sales tax, stamp duty, payroll tax, death duty and estate duty.

This unit will analyse current international criminal law within the international legal system in light of recent developments including the establishment of the International Criminal Court, the jurisprudence of the ad hoc International Criminal Tribunals and proceedings against Pinochet and Milosevic. This will also involve consideration of 'national' attempts to implement justice, through domestic courts and Truth and Reconcilliation Commissions and the need for States to reform their national laws. The unit will examine substantive and procedural international criminal law principles, the functioning of the various international tribunals, specific international crimes and defences, with reference to recent important cases.

Professional Legal Skills 1 is the first of a stream of two units which will focus on meeting the students need, that at the point of admission to practice they will be expected to provide evidence they have achieved the requisite competence in the following Skills (certain aspects of Lawyer’s Skills; certain aspects of Problem Solving) and Practice Areas (certain aspects of Civil Litigation Practice) as prescribed in the Competency Standards for Entry Level Lawyers for practical legal training that have been jointly developed by the Australasian Professional Legal Education Council (APLEC) and the Law Admissions Consultative Committee (LACC).

Professional Legal Skills 2 is the second of a stream of two units which will focus on meeting the students need, that at the point of admission to practice they will be expected to provide evidence they have achieved the requisite competence in the following Skills (certain aspects of Lawyer’s Skills) and Practice Areas (Criminal Law Practice; certain aspects of Civil Litigation Practice) as prescribed in the Competency Standards for Entry Level Lawyer’s for practical legal training that have been jointly developed by the Australasian Professional Legal Education Council (APLEC) and the Law Admissions Consultative Committee (LACC).

This unit will examine the theory and practice of alternative dispute resolution generally, and in the context of the Australian legal system specifically, although the course does not focus specifically on the law. The unit is experientially-based, and students will be expected to participate in discussions, exercises and role-plays. The theory and practice of conflict and dispute resolution will be critically considered, as will the social, cultural and legal contexts within which alternative dispute resolution occurs. The unit is presented with a multi-disciplinary, analytical and practical approach.Although an introduction to mediation is included in this unit, it is not a unit on mediation. Although an introduction to mediation is included in this unit, it is not a unit on mediation. This unit will provide students with a broad understanding of the theory and practice of dispute resolution, and provide them with the basic skills required to resolve disputes more effectively.

This unit will examine the theory and practice of mediation, specifically in the context of the Australian legal system. It builds upon the more general introduction given in the unit Alternative Dispute Resolution (which is a prerequisite for this course). This unite will assume that students have read the textbook for Alternative Dispute Resolution. This unit is experientially based, and students will be expected to participate in discussions, exercises and role-plays. The theory and practice of mediation will be critically considered, as will the social and legal contexts within which mediation is practised. The unit is presented with a multi-disciplinary, analytical and practical approach. Given the very broad range of areas within which mediation can be applied, students will be able to focus on an area or areas of particular personal or professional interest to them (for example, mediation of commercial disputes, mediation under anti-discrimination or family law). This unit is intended to be an introduction to the practice of mediation.

This unit covers some of the ethical and legal issues associated with medical practice and research, including issues raised by new developments in biotechnology. There is a strong emphasis on clarification of personal values. Topics covered include some of the following: the nature of moral thinking, issues of life and death, experimentation and research involving human and animal subjects, organ transplantation, genetic manipulation, new reproductive technologies, access and rationing of health care resources and ethical issues in psychiatry.

This unit considers ethical analysis of institutions and practices of contemporary market capitalism as a foundation for possible future legal reforms. Topics covered include; market efficiency and externalities, corporations and regulation, principles of distributive justice, the ethics of globalization, class and crime.

This unit focuses on the law that regulates individual aspects of employment relationships including the contract of employment rather than the focus on collective aspects of the law of employment. It aims to place an examination of the development, nature and scope of relevant legal principles in the context of the key features of the contemporary Australian labour market.

This unit combines a detailed examination of the actual law and processes of Australian immigration and refugee law with a rigorous critique from an historical, international and political standpoint.

The unit introduces students to the different legal systems of the world: the common law and civil law traditions, indigenous legal systems, religion-based legal systems and legal systems in Asia. It aims to provide an understanding of how they have developed in particular legal and cultural contexts. It also examines and evaluates the impact of the introduction of western legal systems in non-western countries. The unit will study the systems of both at the general level and in relation to specific laws, such as family law, torts and contracts, dispute resolution and procedure. The unit is also concerned with the nature and function of comparative law as a discipline. Students will be encouraged to undertake individual research and to evaluate legal information derived from a variety of different sources and perspectives.

This unit adopts a range of interdisciplinary and theoretical perspectives to critically evaluate developments in and proposals for reform of family law, policy and practice. It provides students with the opportunity to research and examine particular areas of interest, including family law reform, post separation arrangements for children, parenthood, financial planning and protection of assets, professional responsibility of family lawyers and family dispute resolution.

This unit examines legal responses (and lack of response) to children and young people. Historically, the child was viewed as an object of legal concern with few legal rights and inadequate means to access and participate in decisions and legal processes that affect them. Developments in international and domestic law indicate greater recognition of the child’s capacity to make decisions and acknowledge his or her right to be heard in matters which will affect the child. This unit adopts a range of interdisciplinary and theoretical perspectives to critically evaluate developments in theory, laws, policies and practices relating to children and young people.

In this unit students will study a diverse range of legal cases and principles with particular concentration on current developments in Trade Practices relating to the application of Competition Law and Policy. The Trade Practices Act 1974, Competition Policy Reform Act 1995, Corporations Act 2001, and Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act, 2001 (Cth), and contextual recent Federal and State case law will feature. At the end of the unit, students will be expected to have competency in these areas. Some reference will also be made to equivalent overseas laws and to reform issues. Particular reference will be made to current EU and US competition law.

This unit examines law relevant to an aging community. The legal issues are examined in a broad social, cultural and ethical context. Issues of legal capacity relevant not only to the law of contracts but also to medical treatment and end of life decisions are considered. Similarly the law relating to areas of special importance to the elder community such as age discrimination, pensions, retirement villages, wills and estate planning are also discussed.

The purpose of this unit is to graduate reflective, ethical and effective family lawyers. This unit adopts a range of interdisciplinary and theoretical perspectives and legal principles to critically evaluate developments in theory, laws, policies and practices concerned with the legal regulation of intimate relationships, particularly after separation. Family Law endeavours to regulate vital interpersonal and property disputes at times of high personal stress, and often animosity. Family Law is therefore called on to make difficult decisions in balancing the competing rights, obligations and interests of partners, children and others following separation.

This unit will assist students to develop a theoretical appreciation of the feminist critique of law and a practical understanding of the relevance of this critique and of the role of law in women’s lives. The unit will link theory and practice by applying the insights of feminist theory and feminist legal theory to practical issues affecting women. The unit will critically examine the role of law in sustaining women’s inequality, contributing to their economic dependence, constructing relationships, controlling women’s reproductive bodies and perpetrating gendered harms. It will also consider the value and limits of law in achieving change.

This unit examines the foundations of the concept of human rights under international law. It contains an historical review of international measures for the protection of human rights and how international law came to be concerned with the rights of individuals. Special attention is given to key international human rights instruments such as The Charter of the United Nations, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It also examines the extent to which international human rights have been compromised by issues of sovereignty, cultural relativism and political resistance towards comprehensive incorporation of some of the fundamental principles into domestic law.

In modern society, significant commercial value attaches to intangible intellectual property rights. An understanding of Intellectual Property law is therefore increasingly important in commercial practice. This Unit explores the three central regimes of Intellectual Property (Copyright, Patents and Trade Marks) in a broad range of commercial contexts, including the music, literary and visual arts industries; internet and information technology; protection for scientific, pharmaceutical and engineering innovations and protection of brands and merchandising indicia. The Unit also highlights current as well as international developments.

This unit is designed to be taught offshore as well as in Australia. It examines the legal regimes governing international business; what lawyer do when negotiating and drafting international trade; licensing, and investment arrangements; what needs to be taken into account when dealing with developed, developing, and non-market economies; and the interplay of law, politics and culture in these contexts.

This unit examines the legal regime governing the international exchange of goods, services and capital. While the focus of the unit will be the WTO and the GATT and GATS agreements, attention will also be given to the interaction of trade and monetary issues, and the interplay of law, politics and diplomacy in regulating these issues. Topics include: the international legal framework for international trade and finance; international, structural and transactional aspects of international trade and finance; the impact of national and foreign trade policies on world trading activities; the role and interest of Australia as a trading nation; and trade as a political issue.

The relationship between the provider of health services and the patient has, in recent times, become more complex and provides a significant field for litigation, reform and legal scholarship. Advances in medical science have yielded increasingly complex questions concerning patient’s rights, obligations of health care providers and the extent to which the State should intervene in that relationship. This unit aims to provide knowledge and understanding of core practical issues in Australian medical litigation; together with an overview of some cutting edge legal and policy issues that arise in medical litigation.

Wills and Succession is that body of law that deals with the devolution of property upon death. The unit encompasses inter alia the law relating to intestacy, the making of a valid will, the administration of the estate and what is known as testator’s family maintenance. This unit is of particular importance to those students who intend to practice either as a solicitor or barrister as Wills and Succession forms a significant part of private practice.

This unit imparts basic courtroom trial skills giving practice in applying substantive law, practice, procedure and evidence in a simulated courtroom. It also explores both professional and ethical issues involved in the courtroom. There is a limit on enrolment in this unit because of the teaching method adopted.

This unit seeks to achieve a balance among theory, policy and practical issues in its approach, and it incorporates a strong interdisciplinary component in the introductory phase. It examines the planning laws in the state of New South Wales. Topics covered include an analysis of the functions of the relevant ministers, State government departments, and local councils; the role of public agencies; the effect of environmental planning instruments; and the impact of the planning system.

The Unit examines the regulatory aspects of corporate finance decision making, the issuance of corporate securities, and their secondary market trading both on-line and off-line. The Unit is both interdisciplinary (law, and aspects of accounting, economics, and behavioural theory), and comparative (the Australian Securities markets vis a vis the US and UK markets, as against the Japanese and German securities markets). Where appropriate, the influence of taxation law and policy are also taken into account. Topics discussed include the theory and development of securities markets, internationalisation of securities markets and its consequences, regulation of market practices such as manipulation and insider trading, continuing corporate disclosure requirements, and the licensing and conduct of securities business including the futures industry.

This unit provides a theoretical perspective on the law and its institutions, relevant to an understanding of both the notion of law itself and the way in which the legal system operates. Students analyse and compare differing theories of the nature and role of law and legislation.

Advanced torts and civil wrongs examines in detail the basic principles and current issues in selected areas of torts law and civil liability.

The legal consequences of the widespread use of computers are examined. Computerised transactions are analysed from technological and legal perspectives in order to determine and differentiate features distinct from other transactional forms. Matters including the abuse of computers, the privacy of computerised data, and electronic banking are critically analysed to reveal a variety of issues that are legally significant.

This unit examines the underlying legal principles that regulate the use, exploration and exploitation of space, and how International Law can and should be applied to the many different State and private commercial uses of outer space. It examines the existing international legal regime – the five United Nations Space Treaties and key Declarations of Principles related to space activities - as well as a number of domestic regulatory systems, including the Australian legal regime. The unit also concentrates on the (many) uses and proposed uses of space for which the legal framework may not be particularly well suited.

Public International Law regulates nation states and seeks to order human affairs at the international level. As developments in technology and travel continue to shrink the distance between nations, issues of public international law become increasingly important. This unit explores the nature, role and characteristics of international law; concepts of statehood; sovereignty and jurisdiction; the relationship between domestic and international law; the role of law and treaties; and the role of international organisations such as the United Nations and International Court of Justice. The specific issues covered reflect contemporaneous and contentious issues of international law.

This unit deals with the law and policy concerned with unlawful discrimination in Australia. The various grounds of unlawful discrimination in federal and NSW state legislation are examined together with the procedure for investigating and determining complaints. It deals with the promotion of equal opportunity goals through affirmative action programs and their limitations; and the nature of and legislative strategies for dealing with sexual harassment. It also covers the wide range of anti-discrimination laws and the emergence of private justice systems and equal opportunity grievance procedures to deal with complaints either as a preliminary or as an alternative to statute-based procedures.

This unit builds on concepts learned in Contracts and Commercial Law. It provides a detailed examination of misleading or deceptive conduct under section 52 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), and related provisions dealing with false or misleading representations. Unconscionable conduct under the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) and relevant industry codes will also be covered. The protection offered to consumers through this regime will be explored in a range of contexts, including regulation of advertising, the financial services sector and e-commerce. Enforcement through civil and criminal proceedings, including accessorial liability, and a range of defences to these actions will also be covered.

Conflict of Laws (also known as Private International Law) is about resolving legal questions involving more than one jurisdiction. Conflict of Laws issues may arise between the Australian States and Territories or between nations. The globalisation of economic activity, and ease and affordability of travel and telecommunications have contributed to the recent dramatic increase of trans-national dimensions in personal and commercial litigation. This unit provides an introduction to the sources of conflict of laws, the international jurisdiction of domestic courts, the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements and decrees, and the problem of choice of law as it arises in various situations.

Through an interdisciplinary approach, this unit explores the place and role of the modern for profit business corporation in advanced and emerging capitalist economies. It examines the public and private role of public and private companies (and their equivalent in non-common law jurisdictions), their external and internal orientation, and issues relating to their accountability, responsibility, and transparency.

This unit examines electronic financial transactions from a legal perspective. It explores in details a variety of legal issues raised by different methods of transferring funds electronically, and provides a framework against which legal controls affecting these methods are critically evaluated.

The laws regulating insolvency administration have developed over time into an integral component of the legal system, domestic and international. By purposive analysis of the Australian and cross-border legislative provisions, this unit introduces the law and public policies by which regulators administer insolvent corporate entities and persons, and examines potential outcomes, including restructuring proposals.

This unit examines major occupational and health legislation in Australia, especially in New South Wales. The arbitrary and inadequate nature of standard setting in the early systems of safety regulation is compared with later legislative models. The nature and limitations of current legislative strategies are illustrated by a series of selected issues relating to contemporary health risks in workplaces. Continuing problems of enforcement, sanctions and the adequate identification of hazards and protection are examined.

This Unit examines various aspects of law relating to the mass media. The laws of defamation, contempt, privacy and the laws dealing with prohibited publications, such as those involving sedition, obscenity and vilification, form the central content of the Unit. The Unit also examines the policy rationales involved in balancing protection of free speech with a range of other interests in the context of legal restrictions on media freedom. Analysis of the application of existing media law principles to new technologies will also be featured throughout the Unit.

Advanced Criminal Law is a unit designed to extend your knowledge beyond that of the core academic and practical topics of the LLB unit Criminal Law. This will be achieved by examining the deeper philosophical issues that demand that the criminal law meet the requirements of fairness and justice. You will be given the opportunity to extend your knowledge of the mechanics of the criminal law by an examination of the philosophy of criminal law. You will consider the moral limits of punishment and criminalisation, and examine the philosophical basis for criminal responsibility. This subject is designed to get you to think at a high level. It requires you to think about what the law ought to be, rather than merely about what it is.

This course aims to train students in litigation and advocacy before international courts. Students will be provided with a grounding in issues including jurisdiction, admissibility, interim measures, principles of state responsibility and remedies. The course will focus on the International Court of Justice. The course will also have a practical component aimed at enhancing the advocacy skills of participants and applying the theory to the practical aspects of the conduct of international advocacy. Students will be involved in the preparation and presentation of a hypothetical case before the ICJ and will be given the opportunity to develop their advocacy skills, including the preparation of written submissions and delivery of oral submissions, in a non-competitive context. From within those students undertaking this Unit, a number will be selected for participation in an international law mooting competition, representing University of Western Sydney. Depending on the circumstances at the time, the possible competitions will be one or more of the following: Jessup International Law Court Competition; Jean Pictet International Humanitarian Law Competition; Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Competition; Stetson International Environmental Law Competition. Other alternate competitions may be chosen in the future. For several of the competitions, the majority of the work will be conducted over the summer months and students will be required to undertake that they will devote sufficient time during that period to properly undertake all required tasks.

This unit aims to train students in mooting conducted before an Australian appellate court or tribunal. Students will be provided with a grounding in issues including jurisdiction, admissibility, and remedies. The unit will focus on one or more areas of domestic substantive law and will include a research component. The unit will also have a practical component aimed at enhancing the advocacy skills of participants and applying the theory to the practical aspects of the conduct of appellate advocacy. Students will be involved in the preparation and presentation of a hypothetical case before an Australian appellate court or tribunal and will be given the opportunity to develop their advocacy skills, including the preparation of written submissions and delivery of oral submissions, in a non-competitive context. From within those students undertaking this unit, a number will be selected for participation in one or more selected Australian law mooting competitions, representing University of Western Sydney. Depending on the circumstances at the time, the possible competitions will be one or more of the following: Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot, Sir John Peden Contracts Moot, Shine Lawyers Torts Moot, AAT Moot, and the Law Council of Australia Family Law Moot. Other alternate competitions may be chosen in the future. For several of the competitions, the majority of the work will be conducted over the summer months and students will be required to undertake that they will devote sufficient time during that period to properly undertake all required tasks. Students wishing to be selected to participate in a Mooting competition will be expected to pay the cost of participation subject to any contribution the School may be able to contribute by way of assistance.

This unit examines the banker customer relationship, the taking and enforcement of security for credit, and the regulation of banks and non bank financial institutions nationally and internationally. Examined in detail are (1) the legal relationships that ensue from different forms of international bank finance and the nature and effect of various contractual provisions designed to assure payment by the debtor, (2) the impact on the creditor’s rights of the insolvency of the debtor or of a major clearing participant, (3) the effect of government interference with payment through expropriation and freezing of financial assets, and (4) the role of Central Banks and the Bank for International Settlements.

Clinical Legal Placement allows you to attend the Parramatta Community Justice Clinic (PCJC) or a community legal centre for five days. This unit has been designed to satisfy 5 days of the PLT work experience requirement of the UWS Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice subject to the approval of the Program Head of the GDLP. Places are limited and enrolment is based on merit. This unit provides you with an invaluable opportunity to use and reflect on your study of law in an interactive, legal service environment. Under the supervision of a legal practitioner you will work on advice, casework, policy or project work, as required by the PCJC or relevant centre. You will examine the practical application of the law and the interaction of law, facts, policy and ethical issues. You will be exposed to a system of self-analysis and self-criticism. You will be required to record and reflect on your experiences, deliver a presentation and submit a paper.

This unit comprises the research and writing of a research dissertation of between 8,0000 and 10,000 words on an approved topic in law. The unit provides an opportunity for law students to further develop and refine their legal research and writing skills and to explore and analyse a legal topic of their choosing in order to produce a high quality piece of academic work. It includes training in research methodology, and support activities including presenting at an honours research seminar and requires the student to undertake a literature review followed by submission of a research proposal, upon acceptance of which the dissertation is written under supervision.

This unit introduces students to the criminal justice system through an examination of theoretical justifications for punishment and the policy and practice of various criminal justice agencies. Attention is paid to the significance of race, class and gender, and how these variables impact upon justice within the criminal justice system. Where possible, visits to criminal justice agencies and a prison are organised, and practitioners are invited to seminars to enable candidates to gain a more practical understanding of the criminal justice system.

This unit considers various legal issues related to health and medicine. This area of law is relatively new and continually developing and expanding. This unit is primarily concerned with how law has and should respond to various health dilemmas. These include State protection of the community from death and disease (for example immunisation, quarantine, disease outbreaks such as AIDS and Aboriginal health), patient rights, (for example privacy, access to information and human rights) mental illness (including civil commitment and competency to make decisions) and technological advances.

This unit will result in the writing of a research paper of 5,000 words on an approved topic in law. It is anticipated that the unit will be used is appropriate situations such as where the Law School has a Visiting Professor who is prepared to supervise independent study in an area related to their expertise. The intent is that the areas researched will focus principally on those areas identified by the Schools in its Research Strategy. These include (i) international and trans-national governance, (ii) elder law, (iii) law and medicine. (iv) revenue law and (v) professional services law.

Indigenous Australians and the Law provides students with a grounding in the central legal issues associated with the historical and contemporary interaction of indigenous Australians with the Australian legal system .