MICRO-CREDENTIAL IN INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCIAL LAW

About this Module

What you will learn

This micro-credential introduces accounting students with no legal background to the fundamental principles of Agency Law, a key topic within Business/Commercial Law. It introduces fundamental concepts of Agency Law in business and commercial contexts through a creative and engaging learning approach that makes legal concepts more understandable, interesting, and easier to retain. This course/module is based on the “View It, Visualize It, Verify It” (3V) Framework, which helps students: I. Understand concepts through clear explanations. II. Organise knowledge using creative tools. III. Reinforce memory through creative learning techniques. Learning activities include visual and creative approaches such as: I. Mnemonic strategies. II. Mind mapping and diagrams. III. Simple illustrations. IV. Creative and rhythm-based learning activities, such as short legal chants. This approach makes learning law more structured and engaging while supporting the understanding and retention of key legal principles. These fundamental principles of Agency Law are important, as future professionals may encounter situations where their actions create legal obligations or liabilities for the organisations they represent. Understanding Agency Law enables learners to identify relevant duties, recognise potential legal risks, and build basic legal awareness for real-life business situations.

What skills you will gain

Upon completion of this micro-credential, learners will develop the following knowledge and skills using the “View It, Visualize It, Verify It” (3V) Framework: I. VIEW IT (IDENTIFY AND UNDERSTAND) a) Understand and identify key Agency Law concepts and principles. b) Develop a clearer understanding of legal information through simplified and structured learning materials. c) Recognise the relevance of Agency Law principles in business and workplace contexts. II. VISUALIZE IT (ORGANISE, CREATE AND RECALL) a) Organise and represent legal information through mind maps and diagrams. b) Develop mnemonic techniques to support memory and recall. c) Use simple illustrations and visual representations to simplify complex legal concepts. d) Create visual and creative learning materials to support understanding and recall. e) Strengthen knowledge retention through visual and memory-based learning strategies. III. VERIFY IT (CHECK AND DESCRIBE UNDERSTANDING) a) Assess understanding through interactive learning activities such as MCQs, matching exercises, and crossword puzzles. b) Reinforce key Agency Law concepts through active recall and self-assessment. c) Describe key legal principles through structured and creative assessment activities. d) Relate basic Agency Law knowledge to familiar business and workplace situations. Overall, learners will develop an understanding of legal concepts, visual learning and knowledge organisation skills, mnemonic development, creative thinking, active recall, self-assessment, and the basic application of Agency Law in familiar business and workplace contexts.

Total contents and assessments

a) 4 Videos b) 3 Content Modules c) 4 Learning Activities (including games) d) 2 Assessments

Module Details

CLUSTER : Social Science & Humanities ( SS )
MODE/DURATION : Flexible
LENGTH : 14 days
EFFORT : 6
LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CERTIFICATE : Yes
CPD POINT : 0
PRICE : Free

Associated Course (s) :
No Course

 Syllabus

FORMATION OF AGENCY:

a) By express appointment
b) By implied appointment
c) By necessity / emergency
d) By ratification
e) By the doctrine of estoppel

1-DUTIES OF AGENT TOWARDS PRINCIPAL:


a) Follow Instructions (Section164)
b) Use Care & Skill (Section165)
c) Keep Proper Accounts (Section 166)
d) Communicate during emergency (Section 167)
e) Act in Good Faith (Section 168)
f) Avoid Secret Profit (Section 169)
g) Pay Sums Received (Section 170)
h) Do Not Delegate Improperly (Section 143)

2-DUTIES OF PRINCIPAL

a) Pay commission
b) Avoid wilfully hindering the agent from earning commission
c) Reimburse and indemnify the agent

BY ACT OF PARTIES AND BY OPERATION OF LAW.

1) By act of the parties

a) Mutual agreement
b) Unilateral revocation by the principal
c) Unilateral renunciation by the agent

2) By operation of law

a) Performance
b) Expiration
c) Death
d) Insanity
e) Bankruptcy
f) Unlawfulness of the agency

The games and interactive learning activities integrate the three main topics of Agency Law: Formation of Agency, Duties of Agent and Principal, and Termination of Agency.

a) Interactive Quiz Game (Wayground/Quizizz)
b) 3V Legal Quest – Crack the Agency Code!
c) Interactive Discussions (iDiscuss)
d) Tutorials and Learning Activities

a) QUIZ - 40 %
b) ASSIGNMENT - 60%

https://youtu.be/ZKzCGKJIWaY

https://youtu.be/WnXdpRGv1Zs

https://youtu.be/SFUs1QI7Mqo


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IDA RAHAYU BINTI MAHAT

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UiTM Kampus Alor Gajah
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MOHD AB MALEK BIN MD SHAH

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MIMI SOFIAH BT AHMAD MUSTAFA

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DR. MARZIANA BINTI ABD MALIB

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DR. YUHANZA BINTI OTHMAN

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UiTM Kampus Bandar Melaka
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