Course Code: BUS201
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Synopsis

BUS201 Contract & Agency Law introduces students to the key elements of contract and agency law and the role of contractual and agency relationships in business. In respect of contract law, the goal of the course is to demonstrate how contract law facilitates business transactions by being the “glue” which binds parties to perform their agreements. In respect of agency law, the goal is to show how legal rules shape the numerous agency relationships which are found within the Singapore business environment. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to relevant Singapore case law and legislation in order to highlight the practical application of these topics in business transactions.
Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

  • Introduction to Law
  • Singapore Legal System
  • Contract: Offer
  • Contract: Acceptance
  • Contract: Considerations
  • Contract: Legal Intention
  • Contract: Terms
  • Contract: Vitiating Factors
  • Contract: Discharge and Remedies for Breach
  • Law of Agency

Learning Outcome

  • Discuss the nature of law, the function of business law and highlight the salient features of the Singapore legal system, especially those that impact upon business activity.
  • Describe how a contract is created, performed and discharged, and provide examples of common contracts in the business environment.
  • Identify the key elements of a contract, namely offer, acceptance, consideration and legal intention, and examine the legal rules applicable to them.
  • Distinguish express terms from implied terms, conditions from warranties, and identify innominate terms in a contract.
  • Interpret exemption clauses in a contract and test their validity by applying the legal rules in relation to them.
  • Recognise the circumstances, also known as vitiating factors, which can undermine the formation and performance of a contract and their legal impact on the contract.
  • Examine the different ways in which a contract may be discharged, and the types of remedies available for a breach of contract.
  • Use the concept of limitation of actions and demonstrate an understanding of its impact on suing for remedies under contract.
  • Give examples of agency relationships in the business context and explain how agency law principles can be used to reduce the risks associated with agency arrangements.
  • Outline the duties and liabilities of principals and their agents .
  • Analyse and evaluate decisions of reported cases critically to demonstrate an understanding of the legal principles learnt.
  • Apply Singapore case law and legislation to new situations to solve the problem or determine the most appropriate outcome.
  • Demonstrate the essential knowledge and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team.
  • Show well-developed written proficiency.
  • Develop oral presentations in areas related to Contract & Agency Law.
Full-time Programmes Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Who Should Attend

This course is for executive roles requiring business knowledge. It is also suitable for professionals who are interested to learn about the fundamental legal principles that govern contracts and agency relationships.


Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling

This course equips learners with basic and fundamental knowledge regarding the legal frameworks and principles that govern contracts and agency relationships in Singapore, and allow them to use such knowledge to identify and potentially address some of the common legal issues relating to their personal and business contracts, thereby enhancing their personal and professional effectiveness.


Schedule

SeminarTimeAgenda
Seminar 1
19:00 – 19:15
About the Course
19:15 – 20:30Introduction to Law
20:30 - 20:40Break
20:40 – 21:50Singapore Legal System and Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods
21:50 – 22:00Summary
Seminar 2
19:00 – 19:15
Recap of Previous Seminar
19:15 – 20:30Contract Formation – Offer and Acceptance
20:30 - 20:40Break
20:40 – 21:50Contract Formation – Consideration and Intention to Create Legal Relations
21:50 – 22:00Practice Question
Seminar 3
19:00 – 19:15
Recap of Previous Seminar
19:15 – 20:30Pre-contractual Statements
20:30 - 20:40Break
20:40 – 21:50Different Types of Contract Terms
21:50 – 22:00Practice Question
Seminar 4
19:00 – 19:15
Recap of Previous Seminar
19:15 – 20:30Incapacity and Illegality
20:30 - 20:40Break
20:40 – 21:50Misrepresentation and other Vitiating Factors
21:50 – 22:00Practice Question
Seminar 5
19:00 – 19:15
Recap of Previous Seminar
19:15 – 20:30Discharge of Contract
20:30 - 20:40Break
20:40 – 21:50Damages and other Contractual Remedies
21:50 – 22:00Practice Question
Seminar 6
19:00 – 19:15
Recap of Previous Seminar
19:15 – 20:30Creation of Agency
20:30 - 20:40Break
20:40 – 21:50Rights and Duties of an Agent
21:50 – 22:00Practice Question
SUSS reserves the right to change the course dates, topics, schedule, and trainers.

Assessments

Assignments, Online Test, Others, Written Exam


Requirements

  • Applicants should hold a diploma or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

About the Trainers

Mr Cheng Kwang Hwee has experience as a trained lawyer and is currently working in academia. He is currently a senior lecturer in the School of Business at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). He teaches business law and management courses at SUSS. Before joining SUSS, Mr. Cheng Kwang Hwee has worked as legal counsel at the Info-Communications Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), Ascendas Group as well as Wong Partnership LLP. He holds a Master of Business Administration (with specialisation in real estate) and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the National University of Singapore. He is admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore, and is also an associate member of the Chartered Secretaries Institute of Singapore (CSIS).


Course Fees, payment and refund policy

 International ParticipantsSingapore Citizen Below 40 years old/ Permanent ResidentSkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy1 (Singaporeans aged 40 and above)Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporeans and PRs)
Full Course Fee (A)$1,753 $1,461 $1,461 $1,461
SSG Grant Rate (B)0%70%70%70%
SSG grant (C)-$1,022.70 $1,022.70 $1,022.70
Nett course fee (A)-(C) = (D)$1,753.00 $438.30 $438.30 $438.30
9% GST on net course fee (E)$157.77 $39.45 $39.45 $39.45
SSG Enhanced Funding Rate (F)0%0%20%20%
SSG Enhanced Grant (G)- -$292.20 $292.20
Total nett course fee payable, including GST (D) + (E) - (G) = (H)$1,910.77 $477.75 $185.55 $185.55

1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singapore citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.

For the various payment mode, please refer here.
For the refund policy, please refer here. 

A written request for a refund must be submitted and is subject to approval. If written notice of withdrawal is given within the cooling off period1 and before the course start date, a full refund of the fees paid less an administrative charge of $110.00 (exclusive of GST) will be given. No refund will be given for withdrawal thereafter.

1The cooling off period is defined as 7 working days after payment of course fee.


Completion Requirement

  • Attendance: Participants must achieve at least 75% attendance.
  • Assessment: Participants must sit and pass all prescribed assessments and submit all course work stipulated in the section Assessments.
  • Evaluation: Participants are required to complete course evaluations conducted by SUSS and SSG at the end of the training.
Students who achieve at least 75% attendance and meet the course completion requirements will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. For those who do not meet the course requirements, a Certificate of Participation will be issued instead.


For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:
Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]