Business Law
Level 7 · ₾1990 · exam in 3–12 months
Summary of Major Topics & Study
The legal system and sources of law
Courts and Acts
Making a contract - the requirements
The terms of the contract
Misrepresentation, mistake, duress and illegality
Discharge of contracts and remedies for breach
Agency and agents
Sale of Goods Acts
The tort of negligence
Nuisance, trespass, defamation and vicarious liability
Companies Law: characteristics and formation
Companies Law: management, control and winding up
Companies Law: partnership, limited liability partnership and choice of legal status
Employment Law: contracts of employment, employment rights and dismissal
Employment law regarding discrimination and health and safety
Regulation of business by the criminal law
Credit transactions and intellectual property rights
The resolution of business disputes
Study & Career Development
This Program teaches and explains how to understand, interpret and apply the essential, aspects of business law. It is not primarily intended as a route to becoming a lawyer, but is intended to teach anybody involved in business at a senior level (now or in the future) to understand the role of law and how it affects all aspects of business. A strong understanding of business laws and principles is essential in order to make good decisions at senior levels, and to advance to high levels in organisations, whether commercial, public, private or non-profit making.
There is a wide range of options for further study - see the "Related Courses" section for suggestions – which include the ‘wider’ syllabus ABA & Baccalaureate Programmes and the 'Double Award' EBA & BBA Bachelor degree Programme, EMBA Programmeand the 'Double Award' EMBA & MBA degree Programme. You are welcome to ask the College for advice, and of course you can see details of these Programmes on this website.
The fee includes:
- College membership, plus your study materials & certificate of affiliation — International CIC Study & Training Materials
- detailed distance-learning instructions for the best results — the Study & Training Guide
- per-module Self-Assessment Tests with answers, plus a Progress Chart
- arrangement of your final exam
- a Level 7 Diploma — on passing the exam
- postal service