Contract LawLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: HL00CA50
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Sanna-Maria Klemetti
Objective
The object of the course
In this course, you will familiarize yourself with the basic concepts and definitions of jurisprudence, as well as the legislation governing contract law and environmental legislation, principles of contract law, and legal practice. You will develop your own expertise in contract law matters and apply what you have learned in practical situations. Contract law is the most central legal area, and you will need the knowledge of contract law not only in your studies, but also constantly in your work, irrespective of whether you work in the private or public sector.
Course competences
Business competence
The students know the central theories related to this specialisation option. The students possess at least an advanced beginner’s skills in the practical tasks of the specialisation option.
Learning to learn
Student is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
Ethics
Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
Working in working life
Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
The learning objectives of the course
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and key issues about sustainable development and their connection to contract law. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case. You are capable of preparing documents related to contract law.
Content
The Finnish legal system
Legal action and legal capacity
Conclusion and termination of contract
Form, content and interpretation of contracts
Legal practice
The course covers basic concepts related to jurisprudence and sustainable development, questions related to making and terminating a contract, and invalidity. The starting points related to the interpretation of agreements and related jurisprudence.
Qualifications
-
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Adequate 1
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case. You know how to prepare contractual documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Satisfactory 2
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law. You know how to prepare contractual documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good 3
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and comply with the instructions provided for resolving a court case. You are able to draw up contractual documents and know the general principles of contract law pertaining to them and the formal requirement imposed by legislation by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development..
Very Good 4
You master the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development and are able to use them in practical situations. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and resolve the case in accordance with the instructions provided. You are able to draw up contractual documents and know the general principles of contract law pertaining to them and the formal requirement imposed by legislation by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You master the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development and are able to use them in practical situations. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of analyzing the case in a versatile way, showing problem-centred resolving ability. You are able to draw up contractual documents and interpret completed contracts and guide other members of the work community in the drawing up of documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Materials
Lecture materials, relevant legislation; Recommended eBook:
Hemmo, M. 2017. Sopimusoikeus. Helsinki. WSOY Pro.
Enrollment
18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 19.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
- Sanna-Maria Klemetti
Groups
-
HTL24SBTradenomi (AMK), liiketalous, päivätoteutus
Objectives
The object of the course
In this course, you will familiarize yourself with the basic concepts and definitions of jurisprudence, as well as the legislation governing contract law and environmental legislation, principles of contract law, and legal practice. You will develop your own expertise in contract law matters and apply what you have learned in practical situations. Contract law is the most central legal area, and you will need the knowledge of contract law not only in your studies, but also constantly in your work, irrespective of whether you work in the private or public sector.
Course competences
Business competence
The students know the central theories related to this specialisation option. The students possess at least an advanced beginner’s skills in the practical tasks of the specialisation option.
Learning to learn
Student is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
Ethics
Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
Working in working life
Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
The learning objectives of the course
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and key issues about sustainable development and their connection to contract law. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case. You are capable of preparing documents related to contract law.
Content
The Finnish legal system
Legal action and legal capacity
Conclusion and termination of contract
Form, content and interpretation of contracts
Legal practice
The course covers basic concepts related to jurisprudence and sustainable development, questions related to making and terminating a contract, and invalidity. The starting points related to the interpretation of agreements and related jurisprudence.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lecture materials, relevant legislation; Recommended eBook:
Hemmo, M. 2017. Sopimusoikeus. Helsinki. WSOY Pro.
Teaching methods
The course will be completed by participating in lecture teaching, which is carried out as face-to-face teaching in a classroom setting and, according to a separate announcement, also as online lectures (webinar) as well as independently following online lectures offered by external parties (eg. Eduhouse). In addition, the course includes learning assignments and exercises as well as classroom pair/group assignments.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
The grade of the course is determined based on the final exam held in Moodle on April 25 - 27, 2025.
If the exam is rejected, a re-exam will be held in Moodle for these parts. The first re-exam opens on May 9, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. and closes on May 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. The second re-exam opens on May 16, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. and closes on May 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. You must register for the re-exam no later than two days before the exam date by sending an email to the teacher. You can only take part in the exam after all the learning / lesson assignments have been returned. More detailed information about the exam will be announced in Moodle in connection with the exam.
Alternative completion methods
The use of an optional completion method is subject to a well-founded reason that will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Student workload
The learning assignments will mainly consist of court cases related to the application of legislation and the preparation of documents. Two (2) weeks have been reserved for completing each learning assignment so that the assignment will open and close at a specified time.
Student workload in hours:
face-to-face hours 22 h
virtual learning 38 h (including an online exam)
independent pair/group work 35 h
independent study / completion of learning assignments 40 h
Content scheduling
The lectures will be held on a weekly basis on a variety of topics. At the same time, the student will complete learning assignments/exercises in accordance with the given schedule. The pair assignments/exercises conducted in lieu of the weekly lectures will be separately agreed upon in connection with the classes.
Further information for students
Written feedback on learning assignments approximately every 3-4 weeks after the assigned time for returning the assignment. The pair/group assignments held or presented in class are reviewed and feedback is received in class, and these are also associated with self- and peer-evaluation.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Adequate 1
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case. You know how to prepare contractual documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Satisfactory 2
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law. You know how to prepare contractual documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and comply with the instructions provided for resolving a court case. You are able to draw up contractual documents and know the general principles of contract law pertaining to them and the formal requirement imposed by legislation by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development..
Very Good 4
You master the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development and are able to use them in practical situations. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and resolve the case in accordance with the instructions provided. You are able to draw up contractual documents and know the general principles of contract law pertaining to them and the formal requirement imposed by legislation by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You master the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development and are able to use them in practical situations. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of analyzing the case in a versatile way, showing problem-centred resolving ability. You are able to draw up contractual documents and interpret completed contracts and guide other members of the work community in the drawing up of documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Prerequisites
-
Enrollment
18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 19.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
- Sanna-Maria Klemetti
Groups
-
ZJAHTL24S1Avoin AMK, lita, AMK-väylät, liiketalous päivätoteutus
-
HTL24SCTradenomi (AMK), liiketalous, päivätoteutus
Objectives
The object of the course
In this course, you will familiarize yourself with the basic concepts and definitions of jurisprudence, as well as the legislation governing contract law and environmental legislation, principles of contract law, and legal practice. You will develop your own expertise in contract law matters and apply what you have learned in practical situations. Contract law is the most central legal area, and you will need the knowledge of contract law not only in your studies, but also constantly in your work, irrespective of whether you work in the private or public sector.
Course competences
Business competence
The students know the central theories related to this specialisation option. The students possess at least an advanced beginner’s skills in the practical tasks of the specialisation option.
Learning to learn
Student is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
Ethics
Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
Working in working life
Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
The learning objectives of the course
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and key issues about sustainable development and their connection to contract law. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case. You are capable of preparing documents related to contract law.
Content
The Finnish legal system
Legal action and legal capacity
Conclusion and termination of contract
Form, content and interpretation of contracts
Legal practice
The course covers basic concepts related to jurisprudence and sustainable development, questions related to making and terminating a contract, and invalidity. The starting points related to the interpretation of agreements and related jurisprudence.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lecture materials, relevant legislation; Recommended eBook:
Hemmo, M. 2017. Sopimusoikeus. Helsinki. WSOY Pro.
Teaching methods
The course will be completed by participating in lecture teaching, which is carried out as face-to-face teaching in a classroom setting and, according to a separate announcement, also as online lectures (webinar) as well as independently following online lectures offered by external parties (eg. Eduhouse). In addition, the course includes learning assignments and exercises as well as classroom pair/group assignments.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
The grade of the course is determined based on the final exam held in Moodle on April 25 - 27, 2025.
If the exam is rejected, a re-exam will be held in Moodle for these parts. The first re-exam opens on May 9, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. and closes on May 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. The second re-exam opens on May 16, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. and closes on May 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. You must register for the re-exam no later than two days before the exam date by sending an email to the teacher. You can only take part in the exam after all the learning / lesson assignments have been returned. More detailed information about the exam will be announced in Moodle in connection with the exam.
Alternative completion methods
The use of an optional completion method is subject to a well-founded reason that will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Student workload
The learning assignments will mainly consist of court cases related to the application of legislation and the preparation of documents. Two (2) weeks have been reserved for completing each learning assignment so that the assignment will open and close at a specified time.
Student workload in hours:
face-to-face hours 22 h
virtual learning 38 h (including an online exam)
independent pair/group work 35 h
independent study / completion of learning assignments 40 h
Content scheduling
The lectures will be held on a weekly basis on a variety of topics. At the same time, the student will complete learning assignments/exercises in accordance with the given schedule. The pair assignments/exercises conducted in lieu of the weekly lectures will be separately agreed upon in connection with the classes.
Further information for students
Written feedback on learning assignments approximately every 3-4 weeks after the assigned time for returning the assignment. The pair/group assignments held or presented in class are reviewed and feedback is received in class, and these are also associated with self- and peer-evaluation.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Adequate 1
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case. You know how to prepare contractual documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Satisfactory 2
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law. You know how to prepare contractual documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and comply with the instructions provided for resolving a court case. You are able to draw up contractual documents and know the general principles of contract law pertaining to them and the formal requirement imposed by legislation by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development..
Very Good 4
You master the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development and are able to use them in practical situations. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and resolve the case in accordance with the instructions provided. You are able to draw up contractual documents and know the general principles of contract law pertaining to them and the formal requirement imposed by legislation by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You master the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development and are able to use them in practical situations. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of analyzing the case in a versatile way, showing problem-centred resolving ability. You are able to draw up contractual documents and interpret completed contracts and guide other members of the work community in the drawing up of documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Prerequisites
-
Enrollment
18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 19.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
- Sanna-Maria Klemetti
Groups
-
ZJAHTL24S1Avoin AMK, lita, AMK-väylät, liiketalous päivätoteutus
-
HTL24SATradenomi (AMK), liiketalous, päivätoteutus
Objectives
The object of the course
In this course, you will familiarize yourself with the basic concepts and definitions of jurisprudence, as well as the legislation governing contract law and environmental legislation, principles of contract law, and legal practice. You will develop your own expertise in contract law matters and apply what you have learned in practical situations. Contract law is the most central legal area, and you will need the knowledge of contract law not only in your studies, but also constantly in your work, irrespective of whether you work in the private or public sector.
Course competences
Business competence
The students know the central theories related to this specialisation option. The students possess at least an advanced beginner’s skills in the practical tasks of the specialisation option.
Learning to learn
Student is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
Ethics
Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
Working in working life
Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
The learning objectives of the course
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and key issues about sustainable development and their connection to contract law. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case. You are capable of preparing documents related to contract law.
Content
The Finnish legal system
Legal action and legal capacity
Conclusion and termination of contract
Form, content and interpretation of contracts
Legal practice
The course covers basic concepts related to jurisprudence and sustainable development, questions related to making and terminating a contract, and invalidity. The starting points related to the interpretation of agreements and related jurisprudence.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lecture materials, relevant legislation; Recommended eBook:
Hemmo, M. 2017. Sopimusoikeus. Helsinki. WSOY Pro.
Teaching methods
The course will be completed by participating in lecture teaching, which is carried out as face-to-face teaching in a classroom setting and, according to a separate announcement, also as online lectures (webinar) as well as independently following online lectures offered by external parties (eg. Eduhouse). In addition, the course includes learning assignments and exercises as well as classroom pair/group assignments.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
The grade of the course is determined based on the final exam held in Moodle on April 25 - 27, 2025.
If the exam is rejected, a re-exam will be held in Moodle for these parts. The first re-exam opens on May 9, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. and closes on May 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. The second re-exam opens on May 16, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. and closes on May 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. You must register for the re-exam no later than two days before the exam date by sending an email to the teacher. You can only take part in the exam after all the learning / lesson assignments have been returned. More detailed information about the exam will be announced in Moodle in connection with the exam.
Alternative completion methods
The use of an optional completion method is subject to a well-founded reason that will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Student workload
The learning assignments will mainly consist of court cases related to the application of legislation and the preparation of documents. Two (2) weeks have been reserved for completing each learning assignment so that the assignment will open and close at a specified time.
Student workload in hours:
face-to-face hours 22 h
virtual learning 38 h (including an online exam)
independent pair/group work 35 h
independent study / completion of learning assignments 40 h
Content scheduling
The lectures will be held on a weekly basis on a variety of topics. At the same time, the student will complete learning assignments/exercises in accordance with the given schedule. The pair assignments/exercises conducted in lieu of the weekly lectures will be separately agreed upon in connection with the classes.
Further information for students
Written feedback on learning assignments approximately every 3-4 weeks after the assigned time for returning the assignment. The pair/group assignments held or presented in class are reviewed and feedback is received in class, and these are also associated with self- and peer-evaluation.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Adequate 1
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case. You know how to prepare contractual documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Satisfactory 2
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law. You know how to prepare contractual documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and comply with the instructions provided for resolving a court case. You are able to draw up contractual documents and know the general principles of contract law pertaining to them and the formal requirement imposed by legislation by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development..
Very Good 4
You master the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development and are able to use them in practical situations. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and resolve the case in accordance with the instructions provided. You are able to draw up contractual documents and know the general principles of contract law pertaining to them and the formal requirement imposed by legislation by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You master the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development and are able to use them in practical situations. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of analyzing the case in a versatile way, showing problem-centred resolving ability. You are able to draw up contractual documents and interpret completed contracts and guide other members of the work community in the drawing up of documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Prerequisites
-
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 07.10.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 31.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
- Sanna-Maria Klemetti
Groups
-
ZJK24SHNO1Avoin amk, lita, nonstop 1, verkko
-
ZJA24SHNO1Avoin amk, lita, nonstop 1, verkko
Objectives
The object of the course
In this course, you will familiarize yourself with the basic concepts and definitions of jurisprudence, as well as the legislation governing contract law and environmental legislation, principles of contract law, and legal practice. You will develop your own expertise in contract law matters and apply what you have learned in practical situations. Contract law is the most central legal area, and you will need the knowledge of contract law not only in your studies, but also constantly in your work, irrespective of whether you work in the private or public sector.
Course competences
Business competence
The students know the central theories related to this specialisation option. The students possess at least an advanced beginner’s skills in the practical tasks of the specialisation option.
Learning to learn
Student is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
Ethics
Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
Working in working life
Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
The learning objectives of the course
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and key issues about sustainable development and their connection to contract law. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case. You are capable of preparing documents related to contract law.
Content
The Finnish legal system
Legal action and legal capacity
Conclusion and termination of contract
Form, content and interpretation of contracts
Legal practice
The course covers basic concepts related to jurisprudence and sustainable development, questions related to making and terminating a contract, and invalidity. The starting points related to the interpretation of agreements and related jurisprudence.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lecture materials, relevant legislation; Recommended eBook:
Hemmo, M. 2017. Sopimusoikeus. Helsinki. WSOY Pro.
Teaching methods
The course is completed as an independent study by completing the online lectures (recorded webinars) and passing the course assignments and the final exam. Assignments have a pass/fail evaluation and a numerical evaluation in the final exam. All assignments and the exam must be passed.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
You can complete the course within your own schedule.
The course includes a final exam, which the student completes independently in Moodle.
Alternative completion methods
The implementation of an optional method of executionrequires a special reason, which is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Student workload
Course load in hours:
virtual study 38 h (includes online exam)
independent work and doing learning tasks 75 h
Content scheduling
See a more of the course on Moodle.
Further information for students
The grades are distributed according to the points obtained in the final exam.
A student can get a maximum of 100 points. A minimum of 50 points is required for an approved performance.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Adequate 1
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case. You know how to prepare contractual documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Satisfactory 2
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law. You know how to prepare contractual documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and comply with the instructions provided for resolving a court case. You are able to draw up contractual documents and know the general principles of contract law pertaining to them and the formal requirement imposed by legislation by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development..
Very Good 4
You master the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development and are able to use them in practical situations. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and resolve the case in accordance with the instructions provided. You are able to draw up contractual documents and know the general principles of contract law pertaining to them and the formal requirement imposed by legislation by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You master the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development and are able to use them in practical situations. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of analyzing the case in a versatile way, showing problem-centred resolving ability. You are able to draw up contractual documents and interpret completed contracts and guide other members of the work community in the drawing up of documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Prerequisites
-
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 24.08.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
- Hannu Juntunen
- Sanna-Maria Klemetti
Groups
-
ZJAHTA24S1Avoin AMK, AMK-väylät, Tiimiakatemia
-
HTA24S1Tiimiakatemia (AMK)
Objectives
The object of the course
In this course, you will familiarize yourself with the basic concepts and definitions of jurisprudence, as well as the legislation governing contract law and environmental legislation, principles of contract law, and legal practice. You will develop your own expertise in contract law matters and apply what you have learned in practical situations. Contract law is the most central legal area, and you will need the knowledge of contract law not only in your studies, but also constantly in your work, irrespective of whether you work in the private or public sector.
Course competences
Business competence
The students know the central theories related to this specialisation option. The students possess at least an advanced beginner’s skills in the practical tasks of the specialisation option.
Learning to learn
Student is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
Ethics
Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
Working in working life
Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
The learning objectives of the course
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and key issues about sustainable development and their connection to contract law. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case. You are capable of preparing documents related to contract law.
Content
The Finnish legal system
Legal action and legal capacity
Conclusion and termination of contract
Form, content and interpretation of contracts
Legal practice
The course covers basic concepts related to jurisprudence and sustainable development, questions related to making and terminating a contract, and invalidity. The starting points related to the interpretation of agreements and related jurisprudence.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lecture materials, relevant legislation; Recommended eBook:
Hemmo, M. 2017. Sopimusoikeus. Helsinki. WSOY Pro.
Teaching methods
The course will be completed by participating in lecture teaching, which is carried out as face-to-face teaching in a classroom setting and, according to a separate announcement, also as online lectures (webinar) as well as independently following online lectures offered by external parties (eg. Eduhouse). In addition, the course includes learning assignments and exercises as well as classroom pair/group assignments.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
The grade of the study course is determined on the basis of the final exam held in Moodle on November 22 - 24, 2024.
If the exam is rejected, a re-exam will be held in Moodle for these parts. The first re-examination opens on December 6, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. and closes on December 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. The second re-examination opens on December 13, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. and closes on December 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. You must register for the re-exam no later than two days before the exam date by sending an email to the teacher. You can only take part in the exam after all the learning / lesson assignments have been returned. More detailed information about the exam will be announced in Moodle in connection with the exam.
Alternative completion methods
The use of an optional completion method is subject to a well-founded reason that will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Student workload
The learning assignments will mainly consist of court cases related to the application of legislation and the preparation of documents. Two (2) weeks have been reserved for completing each learning assignment so that the assignment will open and close at a specified time.
Student workload in hours:
face-to-face hours 22 h
virtual learning 38 h (including an online exam)
independent pair/group work 35 h
independent study / completion of learning assignments 40 h
Content scheduling
The lectures will be held on a weekly basis on a variety of topics. At the same time, the student will complete learning assignments/exercises in accordance with the given schedule. The pair assignments/exercises conducted in lieu of the weekly lectures will be separately agreed upon in connection with the classes.
Further information for students
Avoin amk 5
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Adequate 1
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case. You know how to prepare contractual documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Satisfactory 2
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law. You know how to prepare contractual documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and comply with the instructions provided for resolving a court case. You are able to draw up contractual documents and know the general principles of contract law pertaining to them and the formal requirement imposed by legislation by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development..
Very Good 4
You master the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development and are able to use them in practical situations. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and resolve the case in accordance with the instructions provided. You are able to draw up contractual documents and know the general principles of contract law pertaining to them and the formal requirement imposed by legislation by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You master the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development and are able to use them in practical situations. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of analyzing the case in a versatile way, showing problem-centred resolving ability. You are able to draw up contractual documents and interpret completed contracts and guide other members of the work community in the drawing up of documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.
Prerequisites
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