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BTB2220 · Corporations law
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Department of Business Law and Taxation
Overview
This unit exposes you to the differences between companies, trusts and other business structures used in Australia and the processes involved to create an Australian company. This unit will also demonstrate to you how companies operate in Australia, the potential legal liability of their participants and stakeholders, as well as the effects of external regulation and internal company rules on company directors and investors which will enable you to learn how companies are managed, with particular emphasis on the duties and legal obligations of directors. This unit will also provide you with an understanding of how companies raising of capital is regulated, the legal remedies for dissatisfied investors in companies, and forms of corporate insolvency administration.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Written | Written | 20% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Written | Written | 30% | — |
| 3 | 3 - Examination | Examination | 50% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
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Learning outcomes
- explain the key concepts of trusts and corporations which facilitate the operation of a business
- analyse how corporations and their stakeholders are regulated by the law (legislation and case law) in Australia
- develop a solution to legal problems relating to corporations including the roles of directors and shareholders, the duties of directors and corporate insolvency
- analyse the legal obligations, risks, consequences, and ethical issues arising for corporations in business.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 18 hours |
| Workshops | 6 hours |
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