Introduction to Law (5 cr)
Code: 3041240-3001
General information
- Enrollment
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02.12.2018 - 31.12.2018
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Engineering and Business
- Campus
- Location-independent
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 10 - 40
- Teachers
- Otieno Mbare
- Course
- 3041240
Evaluation scale
H-5
Content scheduling
This is an online course
Objective
The student
- knows how business entities are created and how they differ
- understand the role of government in regulating businesses
- knowthe basic legal issues in the formation of contracts for the sale of goods
- describe basic elements and differencesin various contract types
- draft and close thecommon contracts in business
Content
- contract law, sources of contract law and legal interpretation
- contract formation, legal cultures, contract practices
- settlement of commercial disputes
Materials
Literatures: Cheeseman, H. R. (2016) book "Contemporary Business Law". Available as an ebook in Finna.
Teaching methods
Learning materials for the course is provided on Optima. All learning and assignments will be done through this Optima platform. Participating students will work in small teams. This method of learning in teams has great benefits for the students for it allows the students to learn from one another and thus develop a new perspective.
Student workload
The scope of the course is 5 credits (133hrs). The course will be completed through assignments given on Optima platform.
Evaluation methods and criteria
The grading system ranges from 1 - 5 where;
1 = Mediocre; 2 = Satisfactory; 3 = Good; 4 = Very good; 5 = Excellent
Assessment based on successful completion of course assignments and self-reflection.
Further information
For more information contact:
Dr. Otieno Mbare
Email: Otieno.Mbare@turkuamk.fi
Tel. +358 40 355 0175