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.

School: La Trobe Business School

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Jennifer Spoor

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/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)

Online, 2015, All Year, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Marc 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