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BUSL301: Corporations Law
This unit introduces students to corporate regulation in Australia and aims to create an awareness of corporate issues. It builds on the material covered in a general business law unit. Areas covered include: company formation; the legal status of a company; duties of directors; rights of members; and approaches to corporate insolvency. Assessment comprises tutorial participation, a short test, a mid-semester examination and a final examination. In this unit students gain an understanding of, and an interest in, corporate regulation, the role of companies and current corporate issues. The outcomes achieved assist in the development of critical thinking, problem solving, effective communication and adept professional judgement. The contents of and the issues raised in the unit, are of benefit to all students and particularly to those intending to enter commercial practice in accountancy or similar professions.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year E1 - Evening; Offered in the first half-year E2 - Evening; Offered in the second half-year Summer Session - Offered in January-February as part of Summer School program |
| Staff Contact(s): | Mr Michael Quilter |
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| NCCW(s): | LAW406 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Business Law |
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