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Apply Principles of Commercial Law

Course Overview

This course introduces trainees to the key principles, concepts, and applications of commercial law as they relate to business, banking, and financial operations.
It emphasizes the practical application of legal knowledge to real-world commercial transactions, enabling learners to identify, interpret, and apply relevant laws in day-to-day business decision-making.

The course adopts a competency-based approach (CBET) — learners actively engage in simulations, case studies, and problem-solving exercises that mirror real business situations. By the end of the course, trainees will be able to demonstrate legal reasoning, advise clients, and ensure compliance with commercial laws governing contracts, sales, agency, and negotiable instruments.

 

Course Purpose

To develop in trainees the competencies required to interpret, apply, and comply with commercial law principles in business and financial transactions, ensuring legal compliance and ethical business conduct.

 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, trainees will be able to:

  1. Interpret key concepts and sources of commercial law applicable to business.
  2. Apply the law of contract in analyzing and drafting valid business agreements.
  3. Explain rights and obligations under the Sale of Goods and Services Act.
  4. Apply agency principles in business and banking transactions.
  5. Interpret legal provisions relating to negotiable instruments.
  6. Analyze and resolve commercial disputes using appropriate legal remedies.
  7. Demonstrate professional ethics and legal compliance in business practice.

 

Expected Competencies

Upon completion, learners should be able to:

  • Identify and interpret relevant statutes and case laws affecting business operations.
  • Draft, review, and evaluate simple commercial agreements.
  • Apply legal principles in handling client, supplier, and banking relationships.
  • Analyze business scenarios to identify legal risks and remedies.
  • Prepare and present a written legal advice report or case memo.

 

Mode of Instruction

  • Lectures and demonstrations – to explain legal principles and frameworks.
  • Case studies – to analyze and apply laws in realistic business scenarios.
  • Role-plays and simulations – to practice agency and dispute resolution.
  • Group discussions and projects – to encourage collaboration and critical thinking.
  • Practical assessments – to evaluate competence in applying commercial law.

 

Assessment Criteria

Competency is demonstrated through:

  • Practical case analyses and reports.
  • Role-play simulations and oral presentations.
  • Written quizzes and assignments.
  • Summative project demonstrating comprehensive legal application.

Grading:

  • Formative (Continuous) Assessment – 40%
  • Summative (Project / Case Report) – 60%

 

Target Group

This course is designed for:

  • Trainees pursuing Diploma or Certificate programs in Banking, Finance, Accounting, or Business Studies.
  • Professionals seeking to understand the legal framework governing commercial transactions.