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, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs BTF5903.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTF5501
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BTF5501
No unit lists BTF5501 as a prerequisite in the 2020 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 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Evening |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Evening |
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 & 3 in the contexts of multiple topic areas affecting corporate entities within one assessment task.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Lectures18 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted 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.
Engagement with Topic Readings
Pre-Class & Post-Class Activities to complement In-Class activities
Collaborative In-Class Learning
Some activities delivered online
In-Semester Tests
Learning resources
Required resources
Lipton, Herzberg & Welsh, 'Understanding Company Law' 20th Ed (Thomson Reuters LawBook Co, 2020)
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Vivien Chen
- 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?
In 2020, BTF5501 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
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.