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Duration
5 months
Duration
5 months
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Taught in
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About

The aim of this Introduction to Commercial Law course at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is to introduce participants to the South African legal system and provide them with a foundational understanding of the general principles of contract law.

Overview

The Introduction to Commercial Law course at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg seeks to instil within each participant the skills necessary for the practical application of commercial law.

Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the nature, role, history and sources of South African law and the implementation of the law in South Africa;
  • Explain the requirements of a contract and analyse them specific to the various types of contract such as sale, lease and insurance;
  • Identify the legal issue to a legal problem and apply the relevant law to the question;
  • Compare and contrast the various types of contract;
  • Explain the process of a risk management plan;
  • Define and analyse the need for business ethics in business.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • The history of South African law.
  • Discussion of the various sources of South African law.
  • Branches and divisions of South African law.
  • General overview of South African court system.
  • Forms of business enterprise.
  • Risk management.
  • Definition of a contract.
  • Requirements for a valid contract.
  • Contracts of Sale, Lease and Insurance
  • Credit Agreements.
  • Business Ethics.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 5 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Johannesburg, South Africa

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This course is aimed at participants who need an introductory overview of South African corporate law for work purposes. It is not aimed at legal professionals. 

Tuition Fees

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