BTX3699 - Insolvency - 2017

This unit provides students with an understanding of the general law of insolvency within an Australian context. The focus is on both personal insolvency through the bankruptcy process and corporate insolvency through liquidations, administrations and receiverships. The unit examines the role of insolvency administrators, the structure of such administrations, the effect on insolvents and the effect on creditors. There is also some discussion of the regulation of insolvency administrators.

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of the purposes of insolvency laws and how they operate in relation to individuals and corporations
2. identify, explain and apply legislation and case law to the operation of insolvency administrations and situations
3. develop skills in problem solving and analyse legal problems relating to insolvency situations.

Within semester assessment: 50% + Examination: 50%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Mr Michael Duffy

BTF1010, BTC1110