MLM731 - Corporations Law
Unit details
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| Year | 2014 unit information |
|---|---|
| Offering information: | Not offered in 2014 |
| Enrolment modes: | |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | L Thai |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MLC702, MLC730 and MLL731 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week |
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Content
This unit will provide students with a basic knowledge of the regulation of companies by law under the Australian national corporations' legislation and related case law. Topics include: an introduction and historical background; characteristics of a corporation; types of corporation; the corporate constitution; corporate capacity and authority of those acting on a company's behalf; promoters; regulation of fundraising directors; shareholders; minority rights; share and loan capital; receivership; voluntary administration and deeds of company arrangement; liquidation.
Assessment
Written Assignment 3000 words 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%