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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

15

Level (including FHEQ):

P (FHEQ Level 3)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Module Leader:

Jialin (Snow) Wu, Daniel Sdrigotti

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Synopsis

By completing this module, students will develop knowledge, understanding and skills of how business organisations are affected by government legislation. They will explore the main types of legislation and consider how business activities are constrained by relevant legislation. Students will also demonstrate an understanding of how specific business organisations are… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

To facilitate the independent learner, learning will mainly take place through small interactive group sessions where students are encouraged to explore content, ask questions, contribute to discussions and reflect on their progress. Emphasis is placed on individualised learning and avoiding teaching to the middle to ensure that the learning needs… For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Legal Environment Sources of UK law relevant to business in the UK Features of UK contract law including UK employment law Features of UK consumer legislation Financial Environment Features of key financial statements including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statement Analysis and interpretation of financial statements including… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Understand the law making process
2.
Understand the main types of law affecting UK business organisations and consider how businesses may be influenced by business legislation.
3.
Explore the legal responsibilities an organisation has for its products and/or services
4.
Understand the features of a profit and loss statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
5.
Compare and contrast the legal characteristics of contrasting business organizations
6.
Apply knowledge of an aspect of the legal environment to an organization and demonstrate how it affects business planning and operations.
7.
Interpret and analyse financial information using a range of criteria including relevant ratio analysis
8.
Interpret and analyse financial information using a range of criteria including relevant ratio analysis

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Exam

My Reading

Reading List