mgt5acl applied corporate law

APPLIED CORPORATE LAW

MGT5ACL

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides a detailed examination of the Corporations Act 2001 as it applies to corporate administration, compliance and governance. It provides a coverage of the registration processs and corporate authority, directors and officers duties, members rights and remedies, reporting and disclosure and the application of corporate theory to practice.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Corporations Legislation	Prescribed	Thomson Reuters, latest edition	THOMSON REUTERS

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Describe the legislative framework as it aplies to corporate administration, compliance and governance.

Activities:: Theoretical and practical discussion of contemporary issues in the field Work-based assignment and exam
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

02. Describe the main functions, duties, and responsibilities of directors and officers and understanding the consequences of breaches of duty

Activities:: Theoretical and practical discussion of contemporary issues in the field Work-based assignment and exam
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

03. Understand the reporting and disclosure requirements associated with listing on the ASX

Activities:: Theoretical and practical discussion of contemporary issues in the field Work-based assignment
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

04. Understand the role and functions of ASIC as it applies to corporate compliance and governance issues

Activities:: Theoretical and practical discussion of contemporary issues in the field Work-based assignment and exam
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

05. Apply corporate theory principles to the analysis of practical issues in the context of the Australian environment.

Activities:: Theoretical and practical discussion of contemporary issues in the field Work-based assignment
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

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Online, 2015, All Year, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarc Olynyk

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 43
Twelve 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via online.
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Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Assignment - 2,500 words		30	01, 02, 03, 04, 05
Examination		70	01, 02, 03, 04, 05

Online, 2015, Week 33-45, Online