Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit involves a study of the nature, function and regulation of companies in Australia. It examines the internal structure and governance of the company with an emphasis on duties owed by directors to the company; rights and remedies available to members; and corporate liability in tort, contract and criminal law. Consideration is also given to formation, finance and external administration issues. Where it is necessary to narrow the focus of learning, priority is given to issues that generally affect all companies.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate sound understanding of legal principles relating to (a) the nature, functions, formation, financing, internal structure, rules and governance of companies; (b) the duties owed by company directors; (c) rights and remedies available to members of a company; and (d) corporate liability in tort, contract and criminal law; (2) deal competently with and demonstrate understanding of the differences between relevant general law and statutory sources of company law; (3) identify relevant facts and legal issues in a hypothetical corporations law scenario; (4) apply corporations law principles to provide written and oral advice on complex factual scenarios involving companies; (5) locate, synthesise and analyse relevant material from primary and secondary sources to engage in high-level discussion on policy matters relevant to the corporate context; and (6) show a willingness and ability to contribute constructively to class discussion.
- Assessment
Students demonstrate achievement of the outcomes in a variety of assessment methods which may include tutorial attendance and participation, an optional assignment and an end-of-semester examination. Further assessment information is provided in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Rebecca Faugno
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- LAWS1130 Legal Process, LAWS1102 Contract II,
and LAWS1108 Torts II - Advisable prior study
- LAWS2203 Trusts,
and LAWS4401 Constitutional Law II
- Contact hours
- lectures: 3 hours per week
tutorials: 1 hour per fortnight - Text
-
Austin, R. P. and Ramsay, I. M. Ford's Principles of Corporations Law, 15th edn: LexisNexis Butterworths 2012 (or latest edition)
- Statutes
-
Australian Corporations and Securities Legislation, vol. 1: CCH 2013 (or latest edition)
or
Australian Corporations Legislation 2013: LexisNexis Butterworths 2013 (or latest edition)
or
Corporations Legislation 2013: Thomson Lawbook Co. 2013 (or latest edition)
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.