Basics of Contract and Obligation Law
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TFA0104 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-FE 2008V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Teirfolk-Naarmala, Marika |
| Language of Instruction: | Swedish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2008-08-25 – 2008-12-20 | Mayvor Höglund | Swedish | 2008-08-15 – 2008-09-07 |
| 9 | 2009-01-05 – 2009-05-02 | Mayvor Höglund | Swedish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
| 10 | 2009-01-05 – 2009-03-07 | Mayvor Höglund | Swedish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
Learning Outcomes
The introduction to Finnish legislation will give the student a basic knowledge of the Contract Act. The student learns about and understands the parties involved when making a contract 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 hte course: 80 hours
- of which scheduled studies 40 hours
- of which autonomous studies: 40 hours
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.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Bärlund, J. - Nybergh, F. - Petrell, K. 2005. Finlands civil- och handelsrätt. Helsingfors. Juristförbundets förlag.
- Suojanen, K. 2002 (eller nyare upplaga). Opi Oikeutta. Vihti. KS-Kustannus Oy.
- Ojajärvi, J.- Vainio,S. - Lindström, J.- Vainio, P. 2002. Ammattikorkeakoulun juridiikka 1, Helsinki. Otava.
- Hemmo, M. 2004. Velvoiteoikeuden perusteet. Helsinki. Helsingin yliopisto
Legislation in force.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project learning, group work, self-studies and presentations.
Assessment Criteria
5= The student understands excellent the basics about contracts and can to a great extent apply learned issues in practise
3= The student understands well the basics about contracts and can apply learned issues in practise
1=The student understans some basics about contracts
Assessment Methods
Project report, a written assignment and a written exam. Numerical (0-5).