Introduction to Contract Law and Obligations
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TIA0103 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | IB 2018 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2018-2019) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Teirfolk-Naarmala, Marika |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Academic Year 2018-2019
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Classes | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | T-IB-2-1, T-IB-2-2 | 2019-01-07 – 2019-05-26 | Mika Kärkkäinen | English | 2018-12-10 – 2019-01-14 | |
| T-IB-1-1, T-IB-1-2 | P3 – P4 | Mika Kärkkäinen | English | 33 h |
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: 39 h
- of which autonomous studies: 42 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
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).