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This course considers the general principles of contract law and the concepts of consumer law.
If a person has agreed to purchase a property, is he or she obliged to complete the purchase? Does the same conclusion apply to the purchase of a car? Are there strategies a person can employ to withdraw from a contract? ACCT252 provides the answers to these and many other questions.
Having engaged in learning during the course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding (e.g. explain, discuss and apply) of:1. The foundation elements of contract law.2. The importance of contract law in a professional environment.3. Particular areas of contract law. They will also be able to draw conclusions as to the effectiveness and fairness of these areas of contract law and consider whether reform is desirable.Students will also be able to apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to address contract problems; and communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
ACCT152 or ACIS152 or LAWS101
ACIS252, AFIS151, AFIS252, LAWS203.
Maree Chetwin
You must have a copy of the commercial legislation; you will need this for the Term Test and Final Examination
Course Outline 2015 Outline Learn
Domestic fee $737.00
International fee $3,450.00
* 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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