Law for Managers (MSIN0052)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department: UCL School of Management
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module examines the application of legal considerations to the activities of organisations. The focus is on a practical approach to legal issues and problems that arise. If I want to start a business what structures are available to me, such as forming a company? When is a legal contract formed, how can it be breached and what remedies may be available? What rights do employees have in the workplace, particularly in relation to dismissal, redundancy and discrimination? How does the English Legal System work? How can my valuable original work be protected from imitation and what are copyrights and patents?

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 70% Fixed-time remote activity

30% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 7
Module leader: Ms Catherine Purkiss
Who to contact for more information: mgmt-undergraduate@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 70% Fixed-time remote activity

30% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 41
Module leader: Ms Catherine Purkiss
Who to contact for more information: mgmt-undergraduate@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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