mgt5acl applied corporate law

APPLIED CORPORATE LAW

MGT5ACL

2017

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-ordinatorMichael Wildenauer

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites International student enrolment is limited to international students enrolled in one of the following courses: LMCGR, LMMGT, LMMEI, LMMHR, LMPM, LMMSM, LMIBUS, LZFAPA.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions This subject is managed and delivered by the Governance Institute of Australia. Students are recommended to take Governance in a Globalising World - IBU5GW prior to enrolling in this subject. Students are recommended to contact the subject coordinator prior to enrolling.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsCorporations LegislationPrescribedThomson Reuters, latest editionTHOMSON 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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Start date between: and    Key dates

City, 2017, 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 elementComments%ILO*
Assignment - 2,500 words3001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Examination7001, 02, 03, 04, 05

City, 2017, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Wildenauer

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 elementComments%ILO*
Assignment - 2,500 words3001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Examination7001, 02, 03, 04, 05