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MLC713 - Corporate Insolvency Law and Policy

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2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:Trimester 3: Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 3: Kimberly Littorin
Prerequisite:

For students enrolled in M729: MLJ715

All other students: Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 2 hour class and 1 x 1 hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

1 x 2 hour class (recordings provided) and 1 x 1 hour online seminar per week

Content

The significance of corporate insolvency laws was emphasised in the aftermath of the global financial crisis when a number of companies were unable to pay their debts and underwent insolvency proceedings. The Australian corporate insolvency law is contained in the Corporations Act 2001. This unit will include a study of the goals of insolvency law in a corporate context; the procedural aspects of the law; corporate insolvency cases and outcomes; Australian laws for cross-border insolvency; and international perspectives on corporate insolvency.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Explain and critically evaluate corporate insolvency law, its objectives and effect on different stakeholders.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO2

Apply knowledge of corporate insolvency law to a range of complex fact situations.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO3

Conduct research on issues of corporate insolvency both in the domestic and international context based on an understanding of the normative principles and law.

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO6: Self-management

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week 
Assessment 1 (Individual) Research essay 4000 words 40% Information not yet available
Examination 2 hours 60% Exam period

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

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