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.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Michael Wildenauer
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
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-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/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 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)
City, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment - 2,500 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Examination | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
City, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment - 2,500 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Examination | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |