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Introduction to Contract Law and Obligations

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TIA0103
Curriculum: IB 2022
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 1 (2022-2023)
Semester: Spring
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Teirfolk-Naarmala, Marika
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Academic Year 2022-2023

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3003IB2022-1A, IB2022-1B2023-01-02 – 2023-04-30Mika KärkkäinenEnglish2022-12-01 – 2023-01-10

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Learning Outcomes

The introduction to Finnish legislation will give the student a basic knowledge of the Contract Act and the Law of Obligations. The student gets acquainted with the partners in connection with contracts and understands the obligations in relation to a contract. The course will also familiarise the student with promissory notes and personal and real security.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 27 h
- of which autonomous studies: 54 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Previous knowledge is not required

Contents

The parties of a contract, procedures involved when drawing up and determinating a contract, conditions, invalidity of a contract, obligations , promissory notes and security.

Regional Impact

The student will develop her/his ability to work within the regions energisector in duties which demands knowledge in Contractual Legislation.

Internationality

The student will understand the difference between national legislation and the international legislation ja the EU.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

- All the material in Moodle
- Legislation in force
- Heikki Toiviainen, An Introduction to Finnish law
- Aapo Surakka: Acces to Finnish Law (Tritonia e-book)

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, project learning, presentations and self-studies.

Assessment Criteria

5 The Student has acquired an extensive body of knowledge in knowing the basics of the Contract Law and the Law of Obligations.

3 The Student has acquired a good knowledge in knowing the basics of the Contract Law and the Law of Obligations.

1 The Student has acquired a satisfactory knowledge in knowing the basics of the Contract Law and the Law of Obligations.

Assessment Methods

Assignments and a written exam. Numerical (0-5).


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