BTW2213 Malaysian company law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTW2213 Malaysian company law is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs BTW1042, BTB1010, BTC1110 or BTF1010.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTW2213
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BTW2213
No unit lists BTW2213 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
The unit will focus on the law relating to corporate governance in Malaysia. It will begin with the need for good corporate governance in Malaysia and the factors that are involved in ensuring good corporate governance. It will focus on directors' duties and the need for the board to be independent of majority shareholders and their nominated directors and on the role that auditors and shareholders play in ensuring good corporate governance practices. The unit will also include the disclosure obligations of companies and how these rules are currently enforced. In all instances the essential elements of the law is examined, as are the implications of each law on business practice.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Group Assignment20%
- Participation in Tutorials10%
- Group Presentation10%
- Final Examination60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
define the concept of companies as legal entities
- 2
explain the significance of companies as entities for carrying on business in Malaysia
- 3
identify and critically evaluate how Malaysian legislation and relevant case law affects the internal and external regulation of companies
- 4
demonstrate an awareness of corporate legal theory and law reform
- 5
critically evaluate the effectiveness of aspects of corporate law in the context of the changing needs of the community
- 6
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with corporate law and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BTW2213.
Workload and 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. 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.
Where it fits
BTW2213 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Loganathan Krishnan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTW2213?
You need BTW1042, BTB1010, BTC1110 or BTF1010 before you enrol.
When is BTW2213 offered?
In 2021, BTW2213 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is BTW2213?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTW2213 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BTW2213?
BTW2213 is part of Accountancy; and Business law and taxation.