Course Title: Apply legal principles in corporation law matters

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2025

Course Code: LAW5760C

Course Title: Apply legal principles in corporation law matters

School: 525T Business & Enterprise

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6170 - Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing

Course Contact: Theresa Lyford

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5444

Course Contact Email: theresa.lyford@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Offering coordinator: Moses Florendo

Email: Moses.Florendo@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to establish business structures and prepare associated documentation within corporation law frameworks. This will include developing the skills to work under supervision and evaluate information from a variety of sources to complete and despatch required information.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	BSBLEG529 Apply legal principles in corporation law matters
Element:	1. Prepare to apply principles of corporation law
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify task requirements 1.2 Identify key corporation law elements for analysis according to task requirements 1.3 Identify key provisions of legislation and common law, policies or procedures according to task requirements
Element:	2. Apply principles of corporation law
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Analyse legal matters relevant to corporation law according to task requirements 2.2 Evaluate information according to task requirements 2.3 Prepare deliverable according to task and organisational requirements
Element:	3. Finalise application of corporation law
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Verify and review documentation with relevant organisational personnel 3.2 Amend and sign-off according to organisational policies and procedures 3.3 Store or despatch document according to task and organisational requirements

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

In class activities will include:
• class exercises to review discussions/lectorials
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• seminars/workshops
• peer learning
• guest lecture/presentation
• class presentations
• group discussion
• research
• independent project-based work
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback

Teaching Schedule

The subject will be delivered online every Thursday 5.30pm-7.30pm.

Semester 2, 2025

Week	Topic	Learning Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction to the course. Comparison between business organisations and companies
2	Comparison with other business organisations. Nature and sources of company law. Fundamental concepts and terms. IRAC
3	Classification of companies. Governing legislation. Role of ASIC, ASX. Jurisdiction of Courts.
4	Registration of companies, Internal governance/the company constitution, Introduction to directors
5	Dealings with outsiders. Shares and Shareholding
6	Shares and Shareholding, Members rights, obligations, and remedies.
7	Shares and Shareholding, Members rights, obligations, and remedies. Company Finance part I		Assessment Task 1 due 31 August 11.59 p.m.
8	Company Finance part II
9	Company management - Directors, company officers, duties of directors, company officers.

Mid semester Easter break is 28th August to 3 September 2023

10	Duties of directors, company officers
11	Takeovers, External Administration part I		Assessment Task 2 due 5 October 11.59 p.m.
12	External Administration part II
13	External Administration part III, Liquidation/Winding Up
14	Revision
15	AT3		Assessment Task 3 due TBA
16	Resits and Resubmissions
17	Resits and Resubmissions

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Online learning materials and all relevant resources are available on Canvas and can be accessed via the RMIT website's Online Learning Hub.

The online learning materials listed include:

• Course outlines
• Power point Presentations
• Supporting Reading material
• Industry relevant articles
• Activities.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

There are three assessment tasks in this course. Detailed learner guides are provided for all assessment tasks in Canvas. Due dates and times are also specified in Canvas, and it will be your responsibility to meet all the required deadlines.

Assessment Matrix

Instructions for all assessment tasks can be found in Canvas here

Other Information

Submission Requirements

• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
• Always retain backup copies of your assessment tasks.
• When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
• Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.

Resubmissions (VET Programs)

If you are found to be unsuccessful (Not satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.

If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.

Penalties for Late Submission

Late submissions of assignments without special consideration or extension will automatically be considered a re-submission (see above).

Extensions, Special Consideration and Adjustment to Assessments

Extensions:

Extensions are available for unforeseen circumstances of a short-term nature.

An application form must be submitted to the school at least one working day before the due date of the assessment, submitted to the Program Manager or Program Coordinator.

Extensions can be approved for a maximum of one week (seven calendar days) past the due date for an assessment. (Where students need an extension exceeding one week they must instead apply for special consideration.)

Special consideration:

Special consideration is available for unexpected circumstances outside students’ control. These include but are not limited to: unexpected short-term ill health, and unavoidable family, work, cultural or religious commitments.

An application for special consideration is made in advance of an assessment wherever possible but will normally be accepted within five working days after the assessment date

For more information, see the Special Consideration page of the RMIT website.

Adjustments to Assessment:

RMIT provides several adjustments to assessment for students experiencing ongoing or long-term circumstances. Find the right one for your circumstances here.

Changes to the Assessment Scheme

Where a change to assessment approved by the Dean/head of school changes an assessment due date, students will be given at least five working days’ notice of the new due date.

Feedback

You can expect to receive marks and feedback on in-course assessment work in time to improve your performance in related assessment tasks later in the course.

Academic Integrity and Misconduct

Students demonstrate academic integrity in their assessment practices by:

• engaging with assessment activities in an honest way;
• providing accountability for the authorship and originality of work submitted;
• acknowledging the work of others and the re-use of original work.

Academic misconduct is addressed in accordance with the Student conduct policy

For further information see the Academic Integrity website.

Review and Appeal

A student may request a review of an assessment result or appeal a final course grade in accordance with the Conduct of assessment and appeals section of the Assessment Processes.

Grade Criteria

You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.

The following grades are available for this course.

Vocational education grades:

CA - Competency Achieved

NYC - Not Yet Competent

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