BTX5010 - Current issues in corporate law

Leader: Professor Paul von Nessen

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

This unit is concerned with contemporary issues in corporate law in Australia and internationally and hence its content depends on the year in which it is offered. Essentially it will examine selected new areas of corporate law, contemporary issues and corporate law reform proposals.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• appreciate the theories upon which corporate law is based, including the legal, commercial and social contexts of these matters
• demonstrate a sound knowledge of key legal issues that affect the operation of corporations and critically evaluate whether these promote appropriate use of the corporate form from a commercial and economic perspective
• apply relevant statute and/or case law to analyse hypothetical case studies
• identify and evaluate how current developments corporate law affects the rights of shareholders and the legal duties of directors
• understand and evaluate how various law reform developments internationally will impact upon Australian corporate law and corporate governance best practice models to be applied in Australia.

Assessment

Team-based seminar presentation (2,500 words): 25%
Research essay (3,500 words): 35%
Take home final examination: 40%.

Prerequisites

BTX4541 or BTC2210 or BTF2220