Graduate Studies Office

BUSL834: Law of Business Enterprises

Lecturer in charge

Ms Juliette Overland

Availability

D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year

Unit Outline

  • 2008

Websites

Handbook entry

Coursework unit website - Online learning @ MQ (Login required)

Also refer to the MCom + MIB Student Guide

Description

This unit reviews the law of associations, with particular reference to company law, from the perspective of managers. The unit also reviews restrictive trade practices.

Topics

  • Introduction
  • Non-Corporate Organisations
  • Incorporation - Legal Effects
  • Company Relations with Outsiders
  • Corporate Financing
  • Dividends and Loan Capital
  • Corporate Management
  • Meetings and Minorities
  • Takeovers
  • Securities Industry and Investigations
  • Restructuring and Liquidation