ENTREP 3007 - Legal Aspects Entrepreneurship

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

The aim of this course is to enable students from a variety of backgrounds to understand legal aspects of entrepreneurship. The knowledge they gain will enable them to seek appropriate legal advice and identify the areas that they need to address when engaged in entrepreneurial activity. On completion of this course, students should be able to display a broad understanding of Commercial Law and how it will impact entrepreneurial activity in several areas. The student should be able to identify the specific legal issue that an entrepreneur needs to understand at various stages of venture development. The course covers from an international perspective key issues in Contract Law; the implications of the Law of Agency; Company Law and legal forms of business organisation; Law of Torts; Intellectual Property; key aspects of employment law; restrictive trade practices; financing, securities and bankruptcy; ethics and compliance.

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Course Details

Course Code	ENTREP 3007
Course	Legal Aspects Entrepreneurship
Coordinating Unit	Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Intensive: 36 to 40 hours
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	individual assignments, presentation, quiz

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Wendy Lindsay

Program Director Contact Details:
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Name: Dr Wendy Lindsay
Email: wendy.lindsay@adelaide.edu.au

Teaching Staff:
Name: Bill McFarlane
Email: bill.mcfarlane@adelaide.edu.au
Profile:

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Identify legal issues in commercial scenarios
2	Articulate practical skills for setting up and running a new venture
3	Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills
4	Demonstrate a high level of literacy and to verbally communicate information and ideas effectively
5	Develop a practical legal strategy for a new venture

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	3, 4, 5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1, 3, 4, 5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 2, 3, 5
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1, 5
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 3, 4, 5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

No required textbook.

Recommended Resources

Library Resources
The 成人大片’s Barr Smith Library provides a range of learning resources including texts, journals, periodicals, magazines, and access to online databases and information services. It also offers a virtual library which is accessible via the University’s website. .

Online Learning

is the 成人大片's online learning environment. It is used to support traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops at the University. MyUni provides access to various features including announcements, course materials, discussion boards and assessments for each online course of study.

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as intensives.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study).

Learning Activities Summary

This is a draft schedule and session dates are a guide only. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary.

Learning Activities Summary
Intensive	Content	Readings
1	Introduction to the Legal System in Australia Legel Entities Definintion of Intellectual Property Patents, Trade Marks, Designs Trade Secrets Other IP Copyright, Circuit Protection, Plant Varieties Inventorship/Authorship Practical Exercise to consider the application of IP to a start-Up senario
2	Business Structures: Sole Proprietorship Partnership Company (various types) Constitution Shares Issued Capital Shareholders Agreement Establishment Directors Duties Board of Directors Trusts (various types) Joint Venture Asset Protection Guarantees Vendor Finance On-Line Business Workshop
3	Agency arrangements Distribution arrangements Licensing arrangements Due Diligence Contracts Heads of agreement Contracts going wrong Competition and consumer protection and ACCC anticompetitive behaviour misleading and deceptive conduct unconscionable conduct consumer guarantees consumer warranties against defects unfair contract laws other laws affecting offering of goods and services Tender process Franchises Workshop
4	Accountancy Record Keeping and Systems Investment Funds handling Taxation Payroll GST (applying and paying) PAYG Capital Gains Policies and Procedures Government Schemes R&D Tax EMDG, etc. Employment OH&S Fair Work & Bullying Discrimination Hiring and Firing Terms of Engagement Contractors
5	Insurance IP insurance Office Equipment (leased/owned/borrowed) Data (Cloud/Local Servers) Software functionality (when it goes wrong) Key Person Directors Staff Public liability Product liability Disclosure requirements Reporting Incidents Record Keeping
6	Revision Day Various Entrepreneurs How did they deal with various legal issues? How and when to get advice? How do you choose an advisor? Review of Examination

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:

#	Assessment Task	Task Type	Length	Weight	Learning Outcomes
1	True/False Quiz (opening intensive)	Individual	50 questions	12.5%	1,2,3
2	Question/Answer written assessment	Individual	10-15 questions	20%	1-5
3	True/False Quiz (closing intensive)	Individual	50 questions	12.5%	1,2,3
4	Question/Answer written assessment	Individual	10-15 questions	20%	1-5
5	Final Question/Answer written assessment	Individual	10-15 questions	30%	1-5
6	Participation	Individual	in class	5%	1,2,3
	Total			100%

Assessment Related Requirements

Students should attend all classes in order to pass the course. There is considerable experiential learning in workshops during the intensive classes that build your knowledge and thus enable you to be successful in this course.

Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of Examiners

Assessment Detail

True/False Quiz (opening and closing intensive)
50 True/False questions on content of respective intensives
Weighting: 12.5% each

Question/Answer written assessment (opening and closing intensive)
Within the range of 10-15 questions on content of respective intensives
Weighting: 20% each

Final Question/Answer written assessment
Within the range of 10-15 questions on content of respective intensives
Weighting: 30%

Participation
Contributing to class discussions
Weighting: 5%

Submission

All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
Please refer to step by step instructions:

There are a few points to note about the submission of assignments:

Assignment Submission: Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site (unless specified to do both). Note that assignments may be processed via TURNITIN, which is an online plagiarism prevention tool.
Cover Sheet: Please include in the assignment a completed 成人大片 Assessment Cover Sheet providing details of yourself and your team members (if applicable), your assignment, the course, date submitted, etc. as well as the declaration signed by you that this is your (your team’s) work. Note that the declaration on any electronically submitted assignment will be deemed to have the same authority as a signed declaration.
Backup Copy of Assignments: You are advised to keep a copy of your assignments in case the submitted copy goes missing. Please ensure that all assignment pages are numbered. If your assignment contains confidential information, you should discuss any concerns with the Course Lecturer prior to submission.
Extensions of Time: An application for Assessment Extension should be made well before the due date of the assignment to the Course Lecturer. Normally, extensions will only be granted for a maximum of two weeks from the original assignment submission date. Extensions will only be granted in cases of genuine medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances.
Failure to submit: Failure to submit an assignment on time or by the agreed extension deadline may result in penalties and may incur a fail grade. Note that a late penalty of 5% of the total available marks for that assessment item will be incurred each day an assignment is handed in late (Unless otherwise stated in 'Assessment Related Requirements' or 'Assessment Detail' above). Assignments handed in after 14 days from the due submission date will fail even if a 100% mark is granted for the work.

Resubmission & Remarking
Resubmission of an assignment for remarking after reworking it to obtain a better mark will not normally be accepted. Approval for resubmission will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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