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Introduction to Contract Law and Obligations

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TIB12106
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: T-IB 2003L
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 1 (2003-2004)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Backman, Maj-Lis
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Academic Year 2003-2004

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
12004-01-07 – 2004-05-22Maj-Lis BackmanEnglish2003-12-08 – 2004-01-16
22004-01-07 – 2004-05-22Maj-Lis BackmanEnglish2003-12-08 – 2004-01-16

Learning Outcomes

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

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 41 h

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

Legislation in force
- Heikki Toiviainen, An Introduction to Finnish law. Helsinki. Edita 2008.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, project learning, group work, self-studies and presentations.

Assessment Criteria

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

Project report and a written assignment 40% and a written exam 60%. Numerical (0


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