Corporations Law
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
LAWS 3080
Undergraduate
No
155481
4.5
No
School of Law
This course is to provide students with an understanding of Corporate Law relating to the nature, formation, management, financing, liquidation and regulation of the corporation.
The context of Australian Corporate Law – history; regulation; institutions.
Corporations compared with partnerships, joint ventures and unincorporated associations.
The incorporation process and the corporate constitution.
Company contracts.
Basic principles of share capital and loan capital.
An introduction to Director’s duties and liabilities; members rights and remedies.
Winding up of corporations.
Harris J, Hargovan A & Adams M 2016, Australian Corporate Law, 5th ed, Lexis Nexis Butterworths, Chatswood N.S.W.
LexisNexis 2017, Australian Corporations Legislation 2017 Edition, 2017, Lexis Nexis Butterworths, Chatswood N.S.W
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
LAWS 1009 | Contracts B |
LAWS 1016 | Foundations of Law |
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
Lecture | 3 Hours x 10 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 1 Hour x 10 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Case Analysis, Examination, Research Assignment
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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