LAW5356 Corporate and white collar crime
Faculty of Law
LAW5356 Corporate and white collar crime is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Monash Law Chambers. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
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Requisites
Before LAW5356
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5356
No unit lists LAW5356 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in or before 2026 must have completed a minimum of 72 credit points of study.
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in 2027 or later must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points of study.
Overview
This unit examines the criminal liability of corporations and what is broadly described as 'white collar crime'; that is, crime which is committed in an occupational context. The unit will begin with criminological perspectives on the nature of white collar and corporate crime. The place of criminal liability in the overall scheme of commercial regulation will then be examined, including discussion of the rationales behind imposing liability on corporations and/or individuals, and whether that liability should be civil or criminal. The role of specialist agencies will also be discussed, together with procedural issues associated with white collar and corporate crime.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Class participationDemonstration10%
- Research paper planWritten30%
- Research paperWritten60%
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
Apply knowledge and understanding of corporate and white collar crime and relevant laws with creativity and initiative to new situations and scenarios.
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to corporate and white collar crime and relevant laws.
- 3
Conduct research into laws relating to corporate and white collar crime based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods.
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts relevant to corporate and white collar crime and relevant laws.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit comprises a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5356 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5356?
LAW5356 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5356 offered?
In 2027, LAW5356 runs in Semester 1 at Monash Law Chambers.
Does LAW5356 have an exam?
No. LAW5356 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5356?
LAW5356 is part of Commercial and corporate law; and Criminal law and forensics.