BTX3699 Insolvency and reconstruction
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTX3699 Insolvency and reconstruction is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit provides you with an understanding of the general law of insolvency within an Australian context. The focus is on both personal insolvency through the bankruptcy process and corporate insolvency through liquidations, administrations and receiverships. The unit examines the role of insolvency administrators, the structure of such administrations, the effect on insolvents and the effect on creditors. There is also some discussion of the regulation of insolvency administrators.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz / Test10%
- Written40%
- 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
demonstrate an understanding of the purposes of insolvency laws and how they operate in relation to individuals and corporations
- 2
identify, explain and apply legislation and case law to the operation of insolvency administrations and situations
- 3
develop skills in problem solving and analyse legal problems relating to insolvency situations.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Christopher Symes, David Brown and Sulette Lombard, Australian Insolvency Law, 4th Edition, LexisNexis Butterworths, 2019.
Where it fits
BTX3699 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Michael Duffy
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTX3699?
BTX3699 has no prerequisites.
When is BTX3699 offered?
In 2026, BTX3699 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is BTX3699?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTX3699 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BTX3699?
BTX3699 is part of Accounting, Business law and Taxation.