Course Title: Singapore Company Law
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Singapore Company Law
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
JUST1044 |
Singapore Inst of Management |
Undergraduate |
615H Accounting |
Face-to-Face |
Offsh 3 09 |
LAW2464 |
Singapore Inst of Management |
Undergraduate |
615H Accounting |
Face-to-Face |
Offsh 1 10, Offsh 3 10 |
LAW2464 |
Singapore Inst of Management |
Undergraduate |
660H Graduate School of Business and Law |
Face-to-Face |
Offsh 1 11, Offsh 3 11, Offsh1 12, Offsh3 12, Offsh1 13, Offsh1 14, Offsh3 14, Offsh1 15, Offsh3 15, Offsh1 16, Offsh3 16, Offsh1 17, Offsh3 17, Offsh1 18, Offsh3 18, Offsh1 19, Offsh3 19, Offsh1 20, Offsh3 20, Offsh1 21, Offsh3 21, Offsh1 22 |
Course Coordinator: Alex Wong
Course Coordinator Phone: via email
Course Coordinator Email: alex.wong@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Melbourne
Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
A basic understanding of the process for problem-based learning is also required.
In addition, students are required to have a basic understanding of the Australian legal system, and in particular, understanding of the legal principles relating to agency and trusts, contracts, negligence and statutory interpretation. This knowledge is introduced in Commercial Law and further developed in Company Law. Students are strongly recommended to have completed Commercial Law prior to enrolling in Company Law.
Course Description
This Course will enable a student to acquire an understanding of the legal principles relating to registered companies.Company Law is a compulsory core unit in the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degree and is required for membership of the CPA Australia and the ICAA for all College of Business and Law students seeking this form of professional recognition. The course will assist you to comprehend and communicate legal information and principles.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
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On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Apply company law principles to hypothetical legal situations.
2. Conduct effective legal research.
3. Critically analyse legal problems.
4. Communicate in writing in a precise manner using appropriate legal terminology.
Overview of Learning Activities
Students will engage in classes that will include lecture and tutorial question components.
Overview of Learning Resources
Students will be advised of the recommended text for this course and other reading materials upon enrolment.
Other materials are supplied either online or in printed form.
Overview of Assessment
The courses of the RMIT Graduate School of Business and Law use assessment to measure and report on your achievement of capabilities against learning outcomes and to provide you with feedback on your performance and progress.
The assessment tasks, their weighting, and the course learning outcomes to which they are aligned are as follows:
Assessment Task 1 - 20%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3
Assessment Task 2 - 30%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4
Assessment Task 3 - 50%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.