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Business Law (FETAC Level 5)

  • Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €274.50
  • Was previously: €549
  • FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Business Law (B20131).
  • Distance learning/eLearning home study course leading to a FETAC award.
  • There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
  • Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.

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Who should complete this course?

  • Students who wish to gain a FETAC credit in Business Law at Level 5.
  • The purpose of this module is to provide the learner with a general understanding of the main elements of law that impact on business. The focus of the module is on both the theoretical basis for business law and on the practical applications in a business organisation. It is intended to prepare the learner for employment or further study in related areas. It has been developed as an elective vocational module for a range of business certificates at Level 5.

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

  • gain a basic understanding of the Irish legal system
  • gain an understanding of the impact of legislation on the business environment
  • gain an introduction to principles of the law of contract
  • gain an introduction to the principles of law relevant to a range of business practices (e.g. company law, consumer law, conveyancing)
  • be familiar with the legal language, procedures and documents relevant to their vocational area
  • develop skills in analysis and critical evaluation
  • appreciate the importance of health and safety legislation within the workplace
  • appreciate the importance of respecting confidentiality in all business communications and transactions.

Course documentation for this course are detailed, comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that students can study flexibly at home, or at work, while gaining an Internationally Recognised Qualification.

Assignments may be emailed or posted  to the College whichever is more convenient.

Topics covered include:

Unit 1: The Irish Legal System and the Business Environment
Unit 2: Contract Law
Unit 3: Commercial Law
Unit 4: Company Law
Unit 5: Consumer Credit

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

  • Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences. Learners are expected to be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information for a Level 5 award and more complex information for Level 6 award.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
  • If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
  • For more details on participation suitability of this course please click here»

Programme Entry Requirements:

  • If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
  • If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.

Progression to further Studies:

  • This course leads to a level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
    Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 6 credit towards the FETAC Major award in any of the following areas:

    Code

    Level

    Title

    Type

    Domain

    BAXXX

    6

    Administration

    Major

    3.2.1 Secretarial

    BBMSX

    6

    Business

    Major

    3.1.8 Management

    BBMXX

    6

    Business Management

    Major

    3.1.8 Management

    BBSAX

    5

    Administration

    Major

    3.2.1 Secretarial

    BBSBS

    5

    Bilingual Secretarial Studies

    Major

    3.2.1 Secretarial

    BBSIT

    5

    International Trade

    Major

    3.1.2 Retail/Trade

    BBSSX

    5

    Business Studies Secretarial

    Major

    3.2.1 Secretarial

    BBSXX

    5

    Business Studies

    Major

    3.1.X Business – Multiple Domains

    BLSXX

    5

    Legal Studies

    Major

    3.1.1 Legal

    BMXXX

    5

    Marketing

    Major

    3.1.5 Marketing/PR

    BRSXX

    5

    Retail Studies

    Major

    3.1.2 Retail/Trade

Assessment: Assignments (2) 60%
Examination: (Theory-Based) 40%

Assignments (2):

The internal assessor will devise two briefs that require candidates to produce evidence that demonstrates an understanding and application of a range of specific learning outcomes.
Each brief will require candidates to investigate topic(s) appropriate to the Irish legal system and within the context of the candidates’ vocational area. Topics for each assignment will be drawn from different units of the module. The assignments may take the form of a court case report, a small scale research study or investigative report.

The evidence for each assignment will include:

  • an application of the main legal principles
  • relevant examples or case law
  • an evaluation of the impact of the law on individuals and/or business.

All assignments carry equal marks.

Examination

The internal assessor will devise a theory-based examination that assesses candidates’ ability to recall and apply theory and understanding, requiring responses to a range of short answer and structured questions. These questions may be answered in different media such as in writing or orally. The examination will be based on a range of specific learning outcomes and will be 2 hours in duration.

The format of the examination will be as follows:

Section A

  • 6 short answer questions
  • Candidates are required to answer 5 (2 marks each).

Section B

  • 4 structured questions
  • Candidates are required to answer 3 (10 marks each).

Accreditation:

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Business Law (B20131) from FETAC.
  • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
  • There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and FETAC accreditation.

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