SCHEME OF WORK

Programme Title Pearson BTEC level 4 Higher National certificate in Business (Accounting and Finance)
(Management) (Marketing)
Level 4

Unit Title Business Law Tutor LL.M. Trinh Ngoc Anh Phuong; Msc.
Nguyen Kim Anh
Unit Number Unit 7 Academic Year Semester 1, Academic Year 2024-2025

Learning Outcomes (LO) Assessment 1 Assessment 2

LO1 Explain the basic nature of the

legal system.


(10 mins Video Clip
LO2 Illustrate the potential impact Presentation with Speaker
of the law on a business. Notes and PPT Slides)

LO3 Examine the formation of
different types of business
organisations.

LO4 Recommend appropriate legal
solutions to resolve areas of dispute (Written Report)
performance.
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General reading materials uploaded in the Google Classroom include:
No Title Website Address

1 Legal systems in the UK (England and Wales): https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/5-

Overview 636-2498?
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2 UK Parliament, how are laws made https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/laws/

3 Companies Act 2006 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46/

contents

4 Set up a limited company: step by step https://www.gov.uk/set-up-limited-company

5 How is a Corporation Managed? https://www.incfile.com/research-topics/c-

corporation-info/how-is-a-corporation-managed/

6 https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/
Top Two Ways Corporations Raise Capital 032515/what-are-different-ways-corporations-
can-raise-capital.asp

7 What are the Strengths & Weaknesses of a Sole https://smallbusiness.chron.com/strength-

Proprietorship? weakness-sole-proprietorship-15453.html

8 The advantages and disadvantages of a limited https://www.companybug.com/limited-

company company-advantages-and-disadvantages/

9 What is workplace harassment? https://www.mom.gov.sg/-/media/mom/

documents/employment-practices/guidelines/
tripartite-advisory-on-managing-workplace-
harassment.pdf
10 https://www.tal.sg/tafep/employment-
Manage and Prevent Workplace Harassment practices/workplace-harassment/manage-and-
(Employers) prevent-workplace-harassment
Week Learning Outcomes Topics In-class Activities

1-3 LO1 Explain the basic Introduction to the unit content Group discussion and presentation:
nature of the legal The legal system
system Issue Assignment 1 & 2
Role of government in law making
The legal system: process & purpose of each specified
Defining a legal system; the purpose role.
of law, the evolution of law and
different sources of law; court How do the judges apply statutory
structures. The differences between law and common law?
civil and criminal law.

The justice system:

The role of government in law making
and the justice system. Organisation
of the judiciary. Courts system.

4-6 LO2 Illustrate the The impact of law: Contract law, e.g. Group discussion and presentation:
potential impact of the formation of contracts, the Analyze the ways how company,
the law on a elements and terms of contract. employment and contract law affect
business. businesses for the investigated
Competition law. regulations.

Data protection. Case studies:

Effectiveness of an investigated
The tort of negligence, consumer reform.
protection, health and safety and
product
Group discussion and
liability.
presentationEffectiveness of UK legal
system and law
Duties of employer and employee,
e.g. the employment contract,
employer obligations and employee
rights in the workplace.

Managing cases of dismissal,

redundancy, discrimination and
health and safety.

The management of a company

Essential elements of contract

 Legislation, regulations and standards

7 LO1 & LO2 Assessment Guidance Week (Consultation)

8  2 hours of Consultation (LO1 & LO2)

A1 submission: Video Clip Presentation (LO1 & LO2)
9-11 LO3 Examine the The nature and formation of a Group discussion and presentation:
formation of different company. Legal structures of sole traders,
types of business partnerships, private limited
organisations Unincorporated vs incorporated legal companies and public limited
structures. companies

Different types of business

organisations and legal structures, Case studies:
e.g. sole trader, partnership and The type of business entity that best
registered company. serves the needs of an individual or
business. Give examples.
Classification of companies.

The digital role of Companies House

or role of equivalent international
organisation.

Starting up a business organisation

and the registration requirements.

The management of a company, e.g.

appointment of directors, company
secretary, auditor. The role of the
shareholders.

The application of company law in

forming different types of business
organisations and companies, raising
capital and liquidation.

A history and understanding of

relevant case law, indicating the
importance of both common law and
legislation to the development of
company law and business formation
and practice.
12-14 LO4 Recommend Legal Advice & ADR Methods Case studies:
 appropriate legal Relevant legal principles and rules
solutions to resolve Legal solutions for different types of related scenario 1,2 & 3.
areas of dispute dispute resolution:
Breach of contract, nervous shock, Group discussion and presentation:
health and safety regulations, Effectiveness of the legal advice and
contributory negligence, equality act ADR methods.
2010, workplace harassment and
discrimination.

Alternative dispute resolution:

The role of alternative dispute
resolution (ADR).

Civil litigation procedures and

funding.

Tribunals.

The role of unions.

Citizens Advice.

Professional skills:
A range of professional skills required
for dispute resolution, e.g.
negotiation skills, communication
skills, critical analysis skills, problem
solving.
15 LO3 & LO4 Assessment Guidance Week (Consultation)

16  2 hours of Consultation (LO3 & LO4)

A2 submission: Written Report (LO3 & LO4)

Assessment Schedule

No Week Assignment Learning Assessment Method

Outcomes

1 8 (30th October 2024) 1 LO1 & LO2 Video Clip Presentation + Speaker
Notes

2 16 (23rd December 2 LO3 & LO4 Written Report

2024)