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LAWS811 – Company Law
2015 – S2 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Frank Carrigan
Contact via frank.carrigan@mq.edu.au
W6A 514
Friday 5-6pm
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
LAWS803
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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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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Acquire detailed and thorough knowledge of legal principles relating to corporate law as well as its historical and social origins
- Interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and concepts to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- Analyse factual situations focusing on corporate law and apply the relevant legal principles
- Formulate and present oral and written arguments on corporate law issues and principles
- Develop advanced research skills
- Assume responsibility for one's own learning by managing one's time effectively so as to complete and submit assessment items on time.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Class Participation | 10% | Continuing |
| Essay | 30% | 2 September 2015 |
| Final Examination | 60% | Examination Period |
Class Participation
Due: Continuing
Weighting: 10%
Class Participation
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Acquire detailed and thorough knowledge of legal principles relating to corporate law as well as its historical and social origins
- Interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and concepts to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- Analyse factual situations focusing on corporate law and apply the relevant legal principles
- Assume responsibility for one's own learning by managing one's time effectively so as to complete and submit assessment items on time.
Essay
Due: 2 September 2015
Weighting: 30%
Written Assignment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Acquire detailed and thorough knowledge of legal principles relating to corporate law as well as its historical and social origins
- Formulate and present oral and written arguments on corporate law issues and principles
- Develop advanced research skills
- Assume responsibility for one's own learning by managing one's time effectively so as to complete and submit assessment items on time.
Final Examination
Due: Examination Period
Weighting: 60%
Final Examination
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Acquire detailed and thorough knowledge of legal principles relating to corporate law as well as its historical and social origins
- Analyse factual situations focusing on corporate law and apply the relevant legal principles
- Formulate and present oral and written arguments on corporate law issues and principles
- Develop advanced research skills
- Assume responsibility for one's own learning by managing one's time effectively so as to complete and submit assessment items on time.
Delivery and Resources
Delivery
(1) External students attend the On-Campus sessions. Internals attend internal tutorials.
(2) Every student in the course must secure a mark of fifty and above to complete the course successfully.
(3) Tutorials will commence in Week One.
(4) The essay assignment will be released on day one of the course on iLearn. The information accompanying the essay question will include the interpretive criteria for marking the essay, and the length required.
(5) 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.
(6) 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.
(7) 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.
Resources
Required Reading
(1) P. Redmond, Corporations and Financial Markets Law, LBC, Sixth Edition, 2013. (2) CCH Australian Corporations Legislation, Volume One, 2015. (3) A Single Volume of Course Materials (Available from the Co-Op.)
Unit webpage and Technology used and required
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.
Unit Schedule
Please see the unit website for the weekly schedule of classes.
Policies and Procedures
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.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
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.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
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.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Develop advanced research skills
- Assume responsibility for one's own learning by managing one's time effectively so as to complete and submit assessment items on time.
Assessment tasks
- Class Participation
- Essay
- Final Examination
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
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:
Learning outcomes
- Acquire detailed and thorough knowledge of legal principles relating to corporate law as well as its historical and social origins
- Analyse factual situations focusing on corporate law and apply the relevant legal principles
Assessment tasks
- Class Participation
- Essay
- Final Examination
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
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:
Learning outcomes
- Interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and concepts to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- Analyse factual situations focusing on corporate law and apply the relevant legal principles
Assessment tasks
- Essay
- Final Examination
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
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.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse factual situations focusing on corporate law and apply the relevant legal principles
- Formulate and present oral and written arguments on corporate law issues and principles
- Develop advanced research skills
Assessment task
- Essay
PG - Effective Communication
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.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and concepts to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- Formulate and present oral and written arguments on corporate law issues and principles
- Develop advanced research skills
Assessment tasks
- Class Participation
- Essay
- Final Examination
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
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
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Assume responsibility for one's own learning by managing one's time effectively so as to complete and submit assessment items on time.
Assessment tasks
- Class Participation
- Final Examination