Business Law and the Digital Economy
About This Course
This module aims to equip students with an in-depth awareness and understanding of the practical legal responsibilities, risks and issues that arise in today’s business environment in both face to face and digital transactions, so that they can be more effective in their future roles as professionals, executives or entrepreneurs.
The key topics are organised such that students can systematically gain an appreciation of Business Law. The coverage includes the following: Introduction to the Singapore Legal Framework, Validity of Electronic Transactions, Personal Data Protection Compliance, Contract Law, Sale of Goods and Consumer Protection and Intellectual Property Law
Students will explore legal issues involved in setting up on both online and brick-and-mortar businesses. Issues such as applying the sale of goods and consumer protection law to protect their customers, understanding the protection and licensing requirements of e-payment services, ensuring proper data protection policies and processes are put in place. In addition, students will also learn the elements that are required to create and execute legally binding contracts. And finally, students will also learn the importance of protecting their intellectual property such as applying for a trademark for their logos and also how not to infringe on the intellectual property of others while they are running their business.
What You'll Learn
Business Law is a fundamental business discipline as it provides a legal perspective on commercial transactions and the appropriate legal remedies should disputes occurs. But beyond just conducting business face to face, most businesses today take place in the digital space.
Entry Requirements
"O"Levels
- At least three (3) ‘O’ Level passes in the following subjects:
English Language (EL1 or EL2) Grade 1 – 7; Mathematics Grade 1 – 6
One (1) relevant subject Grade 1 – 6
- and at least one (1) year relevant work experience
Higher Nitec
- GPA ≥ 2.0 Or GPA ≥ 1.5 AND at least one (1) year relevant work experience
Nitec
- GPA ≥ 3.5 OR
- GPA ≥ 3.0 AND at least one (1) year relevant work experience
Higher Nitec in Technology/ Services
- GPA ≥ 2.0 AND at least one (1) year relevant work experience
Nitec in Technology/ Services
- GPA ≥ 3.5 AND at least one (1) year relevant work experience
Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ)
- Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) AND at least one (1) year relevant work experience AND Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA
-Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the based on at least 2 years of relevant working experience