BTF5501 Corporations law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTF5501 Corporations law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2023. It needs BTF5903.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for BTF5501. This is its 2023 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before BTF5501
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BTF5501
No unit lists BTF5501 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
If students are enrolled in course B6002, there is no prerequisite.
Overview
The two most common business structures in Australia are corporations and trusts. This unit is aimed at students seeking to work as business advisors because it will provide them with a strong understanding of the laws that govern the operation of corporations and trusts in Australia. In particular, students undertaking this unit will learn about the characteristics of corporations and trusts in Australian society, as well as the roles, responsibilities and duties of their owners and operators. Students will also obtain an understanding of how ASIC regulates the operation of Australian corporations.
Offerings in 2023
The 2023 handbook lists no offerings for BTF5501.
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the significance and functions of corporations and trusts in Australian society so that they may advise business clients about the most appropriate structure for their business
- 2
identify, understand and explain to their clients the applicable Australian laws governing the establishment and operation of corporations and trusts
- 3
develop the ability to undertake research as well as the skills to analyse and resolve disputes relating to corporations and trusts by applying the relevant Australian laws in order to reach a final outcome
- 4
work collaboratively to consider the legal responsibilities and risks for corporate entities in business, to explain those risks and potential consequences to non-expert audiences
- 5
consolidate and apply learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3 in the contexts of multiple topic areas affecting corporate entities within assessment tasks.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- 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. 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.
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 allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Lipton, Herzberg & Welsh, 'Understanding Company Law' 20th Ed (Thomson Reuters LawBook Co, 2020)
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Tabatha Pettitt
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTF5501?
You need BTF5903 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is BTF5501 offered?
BTF5501 has no offerings listed in the 2023 handbook.
How much work is BTF5501?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTF5501 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.