JU 6-100 BUSINESS LAW

Code
JU 6-100

Title
BUSINESS LAW

ECTS Credits
5.00

Language of Instruction
Norwegian

Semester
Spring

Aims

The course provides the student with a comprehensive introduction to the central rules and regulations governing business practices in the private sector and how an enterprise can comply with these laws in practice.Emphasis shall be placed on the legal commitments a firm has to its customers and creditors.

Prerequisites

No special prerequisite knowledge required.

Contents

Laws and regulations
- Principles of contract law
- Principles of commercial law
- Company law: AS (Limited Liability Companies) and ASA (Public Limited Liability Companies)
- Credit, guarantee and financial claims law
- Mortgage law, debt negotiations and bankruptcy
The main themes above shall be supplemented by at least one of the following subjects:

- Replacement/Liability law

- Labour laws

Teaching Methods

Lectures and practical exercises.

Course Requirements

One written assignment. The assignment may be individual or in group (max.3) exercises.

Assessment

Four-hour written exam.

Reading List

To be provided at the commencement of teaching.