mgt5acl applied corporate law
APPLIED CORPORATE LAW
MGT5ACL
2016
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 conditions International student enrolment is limited to international students enrolled in one of the following courses: LMCGR, LMMGT, LMMEI, LMMHR, LMPM, LMMSM, LMIBUS, LZFAPA.
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)
Subject options
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City, 2016, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Subject coordinator to provide schedule."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Assignment (2500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Final Examination (3000 words equivalent) | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
City, 2016, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Subject coordinator to provide schedule."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Assignment (2500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Final Examination (3000 words equivalent) | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |