lst3mal marketing law
MARKETING LAW
LST3MAL
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the way in which the law affects marketing activities. A number of specific legal issues relevant to the marketing of goods and services are identified such as intellectual property law, product liability, the law regulating various selling techniques, restrictive trade practices, privacy, electronic commerce and anti-spam laws. The subject is designed to raise students' awareness of the issues and develop their skills to achieve compliance with the law.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDerya Siva
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LST2BSL or LST2THL
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects BLAWML Marketing Law Bendigo
Special conditions Not available to Bachelor of Laws students as a law elective. Bachelor of Business students are encouraged to enrol in this unit at third year.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | BE: Marketing and the Law | Prescribed | Sweeney, Bender, Kourmadias, latest ed | LexisNexis |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse and evaluate laws governing the participants in the Australian Marketing Industry
- Activities:
- - Tutorial Tasks - Lectures - Formative Assessments including assignment and final examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate an informed understanding of the relevant laws regulating the activities of participants in the Australian marketing industry
- Activities:
- - Tutorial Tasks - Lectures - Formative Assessments including assignment and final examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate, in the context of marketing law, well-developed analytical skills, ability to communicate clearly and effectively, logical argumentation and problem solving skills
- Activities:
- - Tutorial Tasks - Lectures - Formative Assessments including assignment and final examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Follow academic conventions and other instructions in completing set tasks
- Activities:
- - Tutorial Tasks - Lectures - Formative Assessments including assignment and final examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Identify and apply relevant laws applicable to a given fact situation to arrive at a legally sound solution to a problem
- Activities:
- - Tutorial Tasks - Lectures - Formative Assessments including assignment and final examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
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