Business Law (QQI Level 6)

Course details

Who should complete this course?

• Students who wish to gain a FETAC credit in Business Law at Level 6.

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

• appreciate the importance Law for the business organisation.
• understand how an organisation needs to be aware of the Legal environment in which it operates.
• understand the role of Legislation in a modern business environment.
• be familiar with relevant legislation.
• develop an appreciation of importance in Legal Practice and Procedure.

This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. If students require extra time to complete the course they can apply for an extension.

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

Topics covered include:

The specific learning outcomes are grouped into 7 units. Learners must complete units 1 and 2 and select a minimum of 3 others from units 3-6.

Mandatory Units:

• Unit 1: Introduction to the Irish Legal System
• Unit 2: Contract Law

Elective Units: (select a minimum of 3 units)

• Unit 3: Commercial and Consumer Law
• Unit 4: Company Law
• Unit 5: Law of Torts
• Unit 6: E.U. Law.

Preferred entry level:

Level 5 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.

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 6 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: