Unit description

Business Ethics

In this unit various ethical concepts are explored with a focus on the behaviour of professionals engaged in making impactful decisions for companies and other business entities. Fundamental professional responsibilities are investigated in relation to understanding loyalties to clients and duties of care, as well as professional independence.  Issues around conflicts of interests and the protection of confidential information are examined. Students also gain an awareness of regulatory frameworks that can impose significant personal liability, requiring high standards of conduct by individuals performing specific roles, including company directors, and human resource, financial and environmental officers.

Commercial Law

This unit examines areas of regulation that relate to common business activities. Complex legal rights and obligations arise in the sale of goods and other transactions, as well as in the context of insurance arrangements. Students become aware of these generally as well as in specific commercial environments. Different types of property interests are explored in this process. Restrictions on unfair practices and anti-competitive behaviours, Protection of intellectual property rights, and guarantees of consumer protection are also a significant focus of study.   

Company Law
The unit examines how Australian company law provides for the registration, operation and de-registration of companies as a form of business organisation. The legal relationships between participants in the company, between it and the regulators, and between itself and outsiders are considered. 

Employment Law

This unit examines the legal relationship between an employer and employee in Australia. It begins with a study of the individual contract of employment focusing on the common law rights and duties of employers and employees, and then proceeds to take an overview of relevant federal legislation. The unit also looks at minimum standards, regulation of collective bargaining, industrial action, dismissal and work health and safety.

Finance Law 
This unit examines areas of particular relevance to the banking and finance industries. Topics covered include anti-money laundering provisions, debenture and note finance, fundraising via issue and sale of securities, key Australian financial system regulators, loan finance, managed investment schemes, regulation of consumer credit and takeovers. Regulation of financial services and markets, as well as the financial services licensee-client relationship, are also focused on.