MLC713 - Corporate Insolvency Law and Policy
Unit details
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Not offered in 2023 |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| 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 1 hour class and 1 x 2 hour seminar per week for 9 weeks and 1 x 2.5 hours seminar per week for 2 weeks. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 1 x 1 hour class (recordings provided) and 1 x 2 hour online seminar per week for 9 weeks and 1 x 2.5 hours online seminar per week for 2 weeks. |
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 |
| ULO2 | Apply knowledge of corporate insolvency law to a range of complex fact situations. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| 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 |
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 |
| End-of-unit assessment task | 2000 words | 60% | End-of-unit assessment 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.
Learning Resource
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