LAW5472 · Regulating shareholder activism

Overview

Shareholder activism involving public companies is an important corporate governance phenomenon. This unit explores the regulatory implications of shareholder activism. By the conclusion of this unit, students will acquire an understanding of the varying nature of shareholder activists, the different corporate governance opportunities and risks presented by the respective forms of activism, and the key regulatory ‘flashpoints’ in the regulation of activism. As shareholder activism is an international phenomenon, this course will adopt a comparative perspective, drawing on empirical evidence, commentary and regulatory responses from jurisdictions in North America, Europe and Australasia.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

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Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the nature and regulatory risks and benefits of shareholder activism, both in Australia and internationally;
2. Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems and concepts in relation to the practice and regulation of shareholder activism, and discuss these matters with confidence;
3. Work collaboratively within a group to conduct research in relation to shareholder activism, based on knowledge of appropriate research principle and methods; and present the findings in a real-world context;
4. Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to the practice and regulation of shareholder activism.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.