Business Law Level 4

Course

Distance

£ 369 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Advanced

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    120h

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

If you want to develop your knowledge of business law so that you can embark on a rewarding career or you are already working in a related field and want to improve your career prospects, then this is the course for you.

Business law, is the body of law that applies to the rights, relations, and conduct of persons and businesses engaged in commerce, merchandising, trade, and sales. It is often considered to be a branch of civil law and deals with issues of both private law and public law.

The Distance Learning Business Law course will help you develop a solid understanding of business law. Students will identify the principles of English Law and how the English Legal system works; discover where law comes from, the roles of different courts and the different personnel that are employed by the legal system.

Important information

Documents

  • Business Law Level 4.pdf

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.

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Subjects

  • Public
  • Private
  • Trade
  • Sales Training
  • Public Law
  • Private Law
  • Law of Tort
  • IT Law
  • Business Law
  • European Law
  • Personnel
  • English
  • Law
  • Business

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A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a qualification without having the worry of trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.

Course programme

Modules

Unit 1: The English Legal System

  • Criminal law
  • Civil law
  • Sources of law
  • Common law and equity
  • Courts of law
  • Tribunals and appeals
  • Dispute resolution
  • Legal personnel
  • Precedent and rules of interpretation

Unit 2: Company Law

  • What is a business?
  • Types of business
  • Shares and shareholders
  • Directors
  • Meetings and company records
  • Financial difficulties
  • Types of liquidation

Unit 3: The Law of Contract

  • Terminology
  • Contract formalities
  • Contractual terms
  • Unfair terms in Consumer Contract Regulations 1999
  • Discharge of contract

Unit 4: The Law of Tort

  • Negligence
  • The duty of care
  • Causation
  • Other torts
  • Defences
  • Remedies

Unit 5: Employment Law

  • Sources of law
  • Employment tribunals
  • ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)
  • Employment status
  • Workers
  • Terminology
  • Discrimination
  • Data Protection Act

Unit 6: European Law

  • Key treaties
  • Institutions of the European Union
  • Sources of European Law
  • Supremacy of European Law
  • Direct effect
  • Emanation of the state
  • Liability of the state
  • The internal market

You must successfully complete a series of activities and assessments. Once all assessments and activities have been completed satisfactorily, you will then be awarded your certificate. The good news is, there is no final exam.

Additional information

Please note that the total cost of this course is usually £442.00. If you enrol online today and pay in full, we will apply a discount to the checkout meaning you will only pay £369.00.

Business Law Level 4

£ 369 + VAT