Hong Kong Law of Business Associations (8681.2)

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Hong Kong Law of Business Associations
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra Law School Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit will acquaint students with virtually all aspects of Hong Kong corporations law at a basic and technical level. Topics to be covered will include incorporation of the company and its constitution; rights, duties and liabilities of directors, other company officers and shareholders; company meeting; the company's dealings with outsiders and an introduction to the law relating to company takeovers, securities, insolvency and winding up.

Learning outcomes

demonstrate an understanding of the essential features of Hong Kong Corporations Law
demonstrate an awareness of reform proposals and policy issues associated with Corporations Law
analyse factual problems and apply the law to resolve the issues
critically analyse existing law and reform proposals from a legal and policy perspective


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict


Prerequisites

Introduction to Business LawRestrictions:This unit is not open to students who have passed Law of Business Associations.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

Prescribed Text

  • Vanessa Stott, Hong Kong Company Law (Pearson Education Asia Limited, 14th ed, 2015)  

Additional Resources

  • Cap 622 Companies Ordinance - Electronic copy available on Moodle
  • Cap 32 Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance - Electronic copy available on Moodle
  • CAP 622H Companies (Model Articles) Notice - Electronic copy available on Moodle
  • CAP 571 Securities and Futures Ordinance - Electronic copy available on Moodle

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Penalties for late submission or non-completion of mandatory assessment

This section only refers to students who have not been granted an extension.

Late assignments that are submitted within seven days of the specified submission date and time will be accepted for marking. However, 5% of the mark assessed will be deducted for each day the assessment is overdue. Assignments will not be accepted for marking more than seven days after the prescribed date and time. These assignments will be given 0 marks.

Special assessment requirements

In this unit, students are expected to obtain an overall total score of at least 50/100.  It is not necessary that students obtain a pass result (i.e. at least 50%) in each and every item of assessment. However, students are expected to obtain a pass result (i.e. at least 50%) in the final examination to pass this unit. The final mark is determined by adding the total number of marks achieved in the term.  Final grades in this unit will be assessed according to performance in the items of the assessment described in "5a. Assessment Item Details".

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Participation requirements

None

Required IT skills

None

Work placement, internships or practicums

None