Key facts
UNE unit code: LSSU391
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
This unit is available to non-law students only and provides a comprehensive introduction to the legal principles for commercial associations with an emphasis on corporations.
You will explore a wide range of topics including sole traders, partnerships and the law of agency, trusts (discretionary, unit, and hybrid) and joint ventures as well as superannuation entities, the function and structure of companies, corporate governance, member’s rights and corporate liability.
Additionally, you will examine corporate finance, takeovers and schemes of arrangement, financial records, financial reporting and audit requirements and companies in distress. In doing so, you will build a broad understanding of the nature and scope of corporation law, as well as your critical thinking and legal reasoning skills.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Legal Studies unit available to all students, other than Law students, subject to degree rules. Due to accreditation requirements [TPB and ASIC(FASEA)], students must sit an independent invigilated assessment/supervised examination.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of the regulatory framework; the theoretical principles; and the sources of law (statutes and case law) of corporations in Australia;
- use cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement to identify issues; evaluate the relevant legislation and case law; and apply the appropriate principles of corporations law to provide a solution to factual problems;
- demonstrate an ability to employ the skills of legal research techniques, reasoning and argument to coherently communicate independent opinions on legal issues relevant to corporations law; and
- understand the application of data protection and privacy regulations when collecting, generating, storing, accessing, using or sharing data and information.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Written assignment.Students must attempt this assessment to pass the unit. No. Words: 2000 |
| Online Quiz | No | 10% | All offerings | This Quiz is non-compulsory. No. Words: 500 |
| Open Book Examination | Yes | 60% | All offerings | Students must attempt this exam to pass the unit. No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
See Note
Text refers to: All offerings
Australian Corporate Law and Australian Corporations Legislation 2025 (2 volume set)
ISBN: 9780001549371
LexisNexis 2025
Text refers to: All offerings
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