Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Law School
Law relating to commercial companies and comparable business structures, as well as an introduction to the regulations on data protection and privacy.
This course is a critical analysis of the legal regulation of companies, and to a lesser extent, a comparison to other business structures, and an introduction to the regulations on data protection and privacy in Australia. You will learn about aspects of the law concerning companies, including separate legal personalityﾠand limited liability, formation of a company, structure of and relationship between company organs, management and governance, directors’ duties, shareholder rights, corporate finance and external administration. In addition, you will be introduced to the regulations on data protection and privacy, which govern the collecting, generating, storing, accessing, using or sharing data and information in Australia.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
LAWS1100
Restrictions
Not for students enrolled in LLB(Hons)(#64), LLB(Hons)(#48), LLB, LLB (Grad Entry), LLB(Hons) duals and LLB dual programs
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Tutor
Dr Rouh Shi Low
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
There are 10 tutorials and 12 lectures.ﾠ Lectures will be recorded and the recordings made available to students. More details on the lectures and tutorials are set out in Learning Activities.
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Aims and outcomes
Teaching Mission Statement
The mission of the TC Beirne School of Law is to educate students in and about the law. We seek to assist you to think critically about the law and to investigate its structures, principles, policies, and values. This is achieved by engaging with you as fellow investigators in a range of critical and intellectual conversations about the law and its place in society. Our role is thus to guide you in your own intellectual journey in the law and to equip you with the necessary skills that will enable you to continue that journey long after you have left the School.
Course Aims
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to describe the regulatory framework of the law of companies in Australia; compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of the corporate structure with other business entities; solve legal problems relating to each of the topics in the course; and discuss critical issues associated with corporations in an informed and confident manner.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain the legislation and relevant case law related to corporations and partnerships;
LO2.
Apply the relevant legislation and/or case law to issues concerning corporations and partnerships;
LO3.
Formulate advice on various legal issues associated with corporations and partnerships with reference to legislation and cases; and
LO4.
Reflect critically on the legislation and relevant case law relating to corporations and partnerships.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial/ Problem Set |
Tutorial assessment
|
10% |
Week 2 Mon - Week 13 Mon
See Task Description and Submission Guidelines |
| Examination |
In-Semester Online Multiple Choice Examination
|
30% |
27/08/2024 10:00 am |
| Examination |
End-of-semester Examination
|
60% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
Assessment details
Tutorial assessment
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
Week 2 Mon - Week 13 Mon
See Task Description and Submission Guidelines
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
There will be 10 tutorials this semester. Students will be ASSESSED on their participation in 8 out of 10 tutorials. Each tutorial is worth max. 1.25 marks. Therefore, tutorial participation is worth 10 marks in total or 10% of the total marks in this course.
This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Tutorial exercises must be submitted electronically in Word format via the assessment submission link on the course Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site at the commencement of each week in which tutorials are scheduled, i.e., on the Monday before 2pm.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extension to Assessment Due Date
An extension for an assessment item due within the teaching period in which the course is offered will generally be limited to one week in the first instance. In exceptional circumstances, approved extensions may be granted for more than one week but will not exceed four weeks in total. Where a student is incapacitated for a period exceeding four weeks of the teaching period, they should be advised to apply for removal of course.
A student may apply for an extension to assessment due date if they are unable to meet an assessment deadline due to extenuating circumstances. Please refer to the Applying for an extension page on my.UQ for further details on acceptable reasons for an extension and for instructions on how to apply. Additional information on extensions can be found within the Assessment Procedure.
Spoken or written notification of difficulties with assessment deadlines to a course coordinator or the School does not constitute an authorised extension.
Applications to be submitted before the due date: Applications for extension (whether they be medical or exceptional circumstances) shall be made by the due date and time for the assessment. Requests for extensions received after the assessment item submission due date and time, must include evidence of the reason for the late request, and will require the decision maker listed in the Student Grievance Resolution Procedure to accept the request for consideration.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Penalties for Late Submission
The following penalties apply to late submission of an assessment item, assuming that an extension has not been approved, and that late submission is academically possible (e.g., it does not delay feedback to a cohort, or interfere with course delivery).
First 7 periods of 24 hours (or part thereof) - 10% per 24 hours of the maximum possible mark for the assessment item. For example, a report worth a maximum of 40 marks, submitted 28 hours late will attract a penalty of 8 marks, calculated as 2 periods of 24 hours x 10% x 40 marks.
More than 7 periods of 24 hours - 100%.
In-Semester Online Multiple Choice Examination
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
27/08/2024 10:00 am
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
In Week 6, students will sit an in-semester, online multiple choice examination. This examination will be held during the usual lecture time via a link that will be made available on Blackboard. Any written or printed material is permitted in the exam; it may also be annotated.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Learn.UQ |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
Exams submitted after the end of the submission time will incur a late penalty.
Late Submission of Digital Exams
Penalties for late submission will apply to the total mark available for an examination unless a student can demonstrate that system and/or process issues beyond their control resulted in the late submission of the examination.
Additional information on late penalties for digital examinations can be found within the Examinations Procedure.
End-of-semester Examination
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 60%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
The final examination will be on-campus and invigilated. While all material in the course is potentially examinable, the examination is likely to focus on materials covered in Lectures and Tutorials 5-12 and associated learning materials.
The assessment will test knowledge and understanding of that material through the application of such knowledge and understanding to a given set of facts in a problem question.
Students will be permitted to bring any printed/written materials into the exam; material may also be annotated.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 47 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 48 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lectures The programme of lectures for this course is set out in the Course Learning Guide. This is available from the course Blackboard site. Lecture topics are:
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 13 |
Tutorial |
Tutorials The tutorial topics are available from the Course Blackboard site. There are 10 tutorials in this course. The tutorials start in Week 2. Tutorial topics are:
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: