Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Frank Carrigan
Contact via frank.carrigan@mq.edu.au
W6A 511
Friday 5-6pm
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to JD
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit studies the nature, formation and management of the modern corporation. It examines the consequences of the adoption of corporate form including the separation of legal personality between the company and its shareholders and the impact of limited liability. The extensive common law and statutory regulatory regime applicable to directors and other company officers in the management of the company is surveyed as is the important role of shareholders' rights in governing this entity. The examination of the corporation is undertaken in the context of globalisation where the proliferation of corporate governance codes is increasing.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Class Participation | 10% | Continuing |
Essay | 30% | 10 September 2014 |
Final Examination | 60% | Examination Period |
Due: Continuing
Weighting: 10%
Class Participation
Due: 10 September 2014
Weighting: 30%
Written Assignment To Be Submitted On Hard Copy and Turnitin
Due: Examination Period
Weighting: 60%
Final Examination
(1) Attendance at tutorials for internals and at the On-Campus Session is a component of the course.
(2) External students to attend the On-Campus sessions.
(3) Every student in the course must secure a mark of fifty and above to complete the course successfully.
(4) Tutorials will commence in Week One.
(5) The essay assignment will be released on day one of the course on iLearn. Along with the question set, administrative issues such as penalty for lateness will be stated. The information accompanying the essay question will include the interpretive criteria for marking the essay, and the length required.
(6) In connection with the class participation component any internal student who does not attend at least ten of the scheduled tutorials will receive: (i) a zero mark for this assessment item; and (ii) a mark for the unit of no more than 49/100, irrespective of marks gained in any other assessment item; or
(ii) any external student who does not attend the two day on campus session will receive: (i) a zero mark for this assessment item; and (ii) a mark for the unit of no more than 49/100, irrespective of marks gained in any other assessment item. Every external student is responsible for ensuring they know the on campus session dates. Any student who misses the on campus sessions due to a claim they made a mistake about the dates will fail the course.
If an internal student is unable to attend any given tutorial class or if an external student does not attend the set on campus sessions, as the case may be, and he or she
(i) submits within time, an application for Special Consideration which discloses and, with appropriate documentary evidence, supports a justifiable reason for not attending the said tutorial or on campus sessions; and
(ii) satisfactorily completes any written work in relation to the the topics covered in the said tutorial or on campus sessions that the unit convener may require the student to do,
the student will be deemed to have attended the said tutorial or on campus sessions.
If, for justifiable reasons, a student is unable to submit the written assignment on time, he or she may submit an application for Special Consideration. If Special Consideration is granted the student will be given a different exercise to be completed at a time determined by the unit convener.
Any student who does not submit the written assignment on time or at all, will receive; (i) a zero mark for this assessment item; and (ii) a mark for the unit of no more than 49/100, irrespective of marks gained in any other assessment item.
If, for justifiable reasons, a student is unable to sit the final exam on the official date he or she may submit an application for Special Consideration. If Special Consideration is granted the student will be given a supplementary exam at a time chosen by the unit convener. The supplementary exam may differ in format and the marks allocated for specific type questions compared to the original exam.
Any student who does not sit the official exam on time or at all, will receive; (i) a zero mark for this assessment item; and (ii) a mark for the unit of no more than 49/100, irrespective of marks gained in any other assessment item.
(1) P. Redmond, Corporations and Financial Markets Law, LBC, Sixth Edition, 2013. (2) CCH Australian Corporations Legislation, Volume One, 2014. (3) A Single Volume of Course Materials (Available from the Co-Op.)
Online units can be accessed at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/.
PC and Internet access are required. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet browsing) and skills in word processing are also a requirement. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient to complete the coursework.
Please consult teaching staff for any further, more specific requirements.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
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Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
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Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
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Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
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18/07/2014 | Delivery |