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BTW2223

Corporate crime ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Undergraduate
(BUS)

Leader: Dr Gerald Acquaah-Gaisie

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (OCL)

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%

Contact Hours: 2-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial per week

Prerequisites: BTW1200 or equivalent