APPLIED CORPORATE LAW
MGT5ACL
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a detailed examination of the legislation and relevant case law and principles of equity and their practical application to the effective governance of companies, including relevant company secretarial practice and compliance issues. It also focuses on the impact of the Corporations Act 2001 (as amended) and these other sources of law upon effective corporate administration by company secretaries and other governance professionals. This subject is offered in partnership with the Governance Institute of Australia.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Willard
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesDiscussion, work-based assignment and exam
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMCGR - Master of Management (Corporate Governance and Risk), or by permission of subject coordinator
Co-requisitesIBU5GW
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis subject is managed and delivered by the Governance Institute of Australia. Classes normally begin 1-2 weeks after standard La Trobe semester and meet for 2.0 hours weekly for 12 weeks, depending on Governance Institute timetable. Classes may be offered in intensive block mode on weekends, depending on the Governance Institute timetable. Students may be able to take the subject online, with permission from the subject coordinator. Students are recommended to contact the subject coordinator prior to enrolling. International student enrolment is limited to international students enrolled in one of the following courses: LMCGR, LMMGT, LMMEI, LMMHR, LMPM, LMMSM, LMIBUS, LZFAPA.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Corporations Legislation
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorThomson Reuters, latest edition
Year2020
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherTHOMSON REUTERS
ISBN9780455501581
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
City Campus, 2021, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Subject coordinator to provide schedule. Subject delivered by Governance Institute of Australia. Classes normally begin 1-2 weeks after standard La Trobe semester and meet for 2.0 hours weekly for 12 weeks, depending on Governance Institute timetable. Classes may be offered in intensive block mode on weekends, depending on the Governance Institute timetable.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Assignment - 2,500 words | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Examination - 3000 words | Central exam | Individual | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
City Campus, 2021, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Willard
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Subject coordinator to provide schedule. Subject delivered by Governance Institute of Australia. Classes normally begin 1-2 weeks after standard La Trobe semester and meet for 2.0 hours weekly for 12 weeks, depending on Governance Institute timetable. Classes may be offered in intensive block mode on weekends, depending on the Governance Institute timetable.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Assignment - 2,500 words | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Examination - 3000 words | Central exam | Individual | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |