Basics of Contract and Obligation Law
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLA0104 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | LT 2016 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2016-2017) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Teirfolk-Naarmala, Marika |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2016-2017
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | T-LT-1-3, T-LT-1-4 | 2016-09-01 – 2016-12-31 | Marika Teirfolk-Naarmala | Finnish | 2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19 |
| 33 | T-LT-1-1, T-LT-1-2 | 2017-01-09 – 2017-05-24 | Marika Teirfolk-Naarmala | Finnish | 2016-12-12 – 2017-01-16 |
Still need to take the course? See the courses during the academic year 2019-2020.
Learning Outcomes
The introduction to Finnish legislation will give the student a basic knowledge of the Contract Act. 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
Lessons and assignments 39 hours, selfstudies 41 hours.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Previous knowledge is not needed.
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.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- All the materials in Moodle
- Legislation in force
- Timo Karttunen, Hanna Laasanen, Liisa Sippel, Tero Uitto, Marjo Valtonen: Juridiikan perusteet (2015) soveltuvin osin velvoiteoikeuteen
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project learning, group work, self-studies and presentations
Assessment Criteria
level 5
- give reasons for solutions made when acting in tasks of an expert
- use independently various problem solving methods
- apply the professional ethical principles
level 3
take into account the responsibilities and obligations connected with the utilisation of information (e.g. copyrights and plagiarism)
– utilise the problem-solving methods learnt during the study unit
- find the essential parts of the problem
level 1
- recognise the area of expertise in his/her field
- utilise the problem-solving methods dealt with during the study unit when given guidance
- has a positive attitude towards developing
- identify the values of the field and the professional ethical principles
Assessment Methods
Exam and assignments. Numerical assessment on scale 0-5.