BTF2000 Corporations law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTF2000 Corporations law is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs BTB1010, BTC1110, BTF1010, BTW1042 or BTX1010.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 100%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTF2000
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BTF2000
No unit lists BTF2000 as a prerequisite in the 2026 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz / Test20%
- Written30%
- Examination50%
- 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
First semester: describe the nature of trusts, the way they operate, and the rights and obligations of people involved in or dealing with trusts
Second semester: explain the key concepts of trusts and corporations which facilitate the operation of a business
- 2
First semester: demonstrate an understanding of the significance and functions of corporations as legal structures and how they facilitate the carrying on of a business
Second semester: analyse how corporations and their stakeholders are regulated by the law (legislation and case law) in Australia.
- 3
First semester: identify and explain the ways that corporations and their stakeholders are regulated by the law (legislation and case law) in Australia
Second semester: develop a solution to legal problems relating to corporations including the roles of directors and shareholders, the duties of directors and corporate insolvency
- 4
First semester: demonstrate skills in logically analysing and solving law-related problems relating to corporations
Second semester: analyse the legal obligations, risks, consequences, and ethical issues arising for corporations in business
- 5
First semester: work collaboratively to consider the legal responsibilities and risks arising for corporate entities in business, to explain those risks and potential consequences to non-expert audiences
- 6
First semester: consolidate and apply learning outcomes 3 and 4 in the contexts of multiple topic areas affecting corporate entities, within one assessment.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars18 hours
- Workshops6 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
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 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.
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.
Where it fits
BTF2000 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Tabatha Pettitt
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTF2000?
You need BTB1010, BTC1110, BTF1010, BTW1042 or BTX1010 before you enrol.
When is BTF2000 offered?
In 2026, BTF2000 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BTF2000?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTF2000 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 100% of the final mark, alongside 5 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BTF2000?
BTF2000 is part of Accounting, Business law and Taxation.