BTB2220 Corporations law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTB2220 Corporations law is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs BTB1010, BTC1110, BTF1010, BTW1042 or BTX1010.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BTB2220
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BTB2220
No unit lists BTB2220 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit exposes you to the differences between companies, trusts and other business structures used in Australia and the processes involved to create an Australian company. This unit will also demonstrate to you how companies operate in Australia, the potential legal liability of their participants and stakeholders, as well as the effects of external regulation and internal company rules on company directors and investors which will enable you to learn how companies are managed, with particular emphasis on the duties and legal obligations of directors. This unit will also provide you with an understanding of how companies raising of capital is regulated, the legal remedies for dissatisfied investors in companies, and forms of corporate insolvency administration.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Written20%
- Written30%
- Examination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
explain the key concepts of trusts and corporations which facilitate the operation of a business
- 2
analyse how corporations and their stakeholders are regulated by the law (legislation and case law) in Australia
- 3
develop a solution to legal problems relating to corporations including the roles of directors and shareholders, the duties of directors and corporate insolvency
- 4
analyse the legal obligations, risks, consequences, and ethical issues arising for corporations in business.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars18 hours
- Workshops6 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Where it fits
BTB2220 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Tabatha Pettitt
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTB2220?
You need BTB1010, BTC1110, BTF1010, BTW1042 or BTX1010 before you enrol.
When is BTB2220 offered?
In 2027, BTB2220 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is BTB2220?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTB2220 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BTB2220?
BTB2220 is part of Accountancy.