Diploma in Business Law

Learning Objectives

• To be able to provide knowledge about how the law impacts on businesses.
• It considers Company Law, Contracts, Consumer protection and Civil Liability and

Lecturer

U Kyaw Zaya

• MD (MVP Law Firm)
• LLB, DBL,M.A(Business Law),University of Yangon
• Taught over 15 years in different institution in Myanmar with Specialization in Myanmar Law, Business Law.

Module Outline

• Understand the requirements for company formation and the legal status of a company.
• Understand the requirements for a valid contract including the meaning and effect of terms.
• Describe the impact of statutory consumer protection on the parties to a contract and know the remedies available to the parties of a contract.
• Explain the law of negligence and its impact on business, their employees and others and understand the extent of liability.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the law of nuisance and employers vicarious liability.

Assessment

• Attendance 15%, Extra Curriculum 15% (Teaching sessions)
• Group assignment or Group Presentation 30% (Group of 3 to 5 Persons)
• Due Date: 2 weeks before the last day of class
• Closed booked quizzes 40%
  1. (1) 40 Multiple Choice of 3 Answers - 1 hours
  2. (2) Exam Date: 2 weeks after the end of class
  3. (3) Total result 100%
  4. (4) 75% to 100% - Distinction
  5. (5) 50% and above - Passed
  6. (6) 49% and below - Failed
  7. (7) Result will be out within 2 weeks after the quiz exam

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the requirements for Company formation and the legal status of a company.
• Understand the requirements for a valid contract including the meaning and effect of terms.
• Describe the impact of statutory consumer protection on the parties to a contract and know the remedies available to the parties of a contract.
• Explain the law of negligence and its impact on businesses, their employees and others and understand the extent of liability.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the law of nuisance and employers vicarious liability.