BTW2223

Corporate crime

(BUS)

Dr Gerald Acquaah-Gaisie; Malaysia: Ms Elsa Singam

6 points + 2-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial per week + Malaysia, first semester + Gippsland, OCDL, second semester + Prerequisites: BTW1200 or equivalent

Synopsis: An overview of conduct that constitutes criminality in the business world. It draws together from the various areas of business law and taxation provisions governing inappropriate conduct within corporate entities, which have the potential to attract criminal and/or other serious sanctions. It discusses the mechanisms for detecting and penalising such offences and the possible penalties.

Assessment: Assignment (3000 words): 30% + Examination (open book, 3 hours): 70%