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Legal Perspectives in Business OperationsLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: LT00DR43

Objective

The student expands his knowledge of the fundamentals of law studied in virtual business operations. The student knows how to take the business perspective into account in legal questions. The student knows the key features of the Finnish and EU legal systems. He recognizes the factors that cause a legal act to be invalid and knows how to authorize the conclusion of a contract. The student deepens his knowledge of business contract law. The student knows the rights and obligations of the parties to the debt relationship. He knows how to acquire information from legal information sources and how to apply the acquired knowledge in practice.

Content

- Finnish and European Union legal system
- Code of Juridical Procedure (228/1929)
- Promissory Notes Act (622/1947)
- Interest Act (633/1982)

Qualifications

Basics of law or law studies in virtual business operations

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to explain the legal system in Finland and the EU. He knows how to get information about Finlex. The student is able to explain the main principles of invalidity of authorization and legal action. He is broadly aware of the role of the parties to the debt relationship.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to present the Finnish and EU legal system. He is able to obtain information from Finlex and other legal sources. He is able to apply in practice the law relating to authorization and the invalidity of a legal act. He is well aware of the status of the parties to the debt relationship.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to compare Finnish and EU legal systems. He/she is able to obtain information from legal sources and apply the information he/she has acquired in practice. He has an excellent knowledge of the rules governing authorization and the invalidity of legal proceedings. He is deeply acquainted with the position of the parties to the debt relationship.

Materials

Karttunen, T., Laasanen, H., Sippel, L., Uitto, T., & Valtonen, M. (2017). Juridiikan perusteet (5.–6. painos.). Sanoma Pro Oy.