ACCT156-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Legal Structures and Foundations of Business

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

A strong understanding of legal principles is essential for success in any business environment. This course provides a foundational knowledge of the legal structures and rules that regulate business and society in New Zealand, equipping students with the ability to navigate legal challenges in their professional careers. Beyond acquiring legal knowledge, students will develop critical analytical skills, learning to apply legal rules and principles to complex business scenarios, interpret case law and legislation and support well-reasoned conclusions. Whether pursuing careers as directors, managers, employees, contractors or business owners, students will gain essential legal insights that enhance decision-making, mitigate risk and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Restrictions

ACCT152

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 10:00 - 12:00 A1 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00 K1 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Tutorial A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 11:00 - 12:00 Psychology - Sociology 411
20 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
02 Tuesday 12:00 - 13:00 Psychology - Sociology 411
20 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
03 Tuesday 13:00 - 14:00 Psychology - Sociology 411
20 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
04 Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00 Psychology - Sociology 411
20 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
05 Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00 Psychology - Sociology 411
20 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
06 Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00 Psychology - Sociology 411
20 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
07 Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00 Psychology - Sociology 411
20 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
08 Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00 Psychology - Sociology 411
20 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
09 Tuesday 09:00 - 10:00 Psychology - Sociology 411
20 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
10 Monday 09:00 - 10:00 Psychology - Sociology 411
20 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
11 Monday 16:00 - 17:00 Psychology - Sociology 411
20 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Term Test 35%
Final Exam 45%
Research Assignment 15%
Tutorial Attendance 5%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,003.00

International fee $4,538.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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