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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Comparative Company Law | |||
| Reference | LLM584 | Version | 2 |
| Created | May 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2016 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. To undertake comparative study of several key issues of Company Law. 2. To facilitate deep understanding and to develop analytical skills in the area of International Company Law. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of major issues which arise in Company Law |
| 2 | Apply legal principles to International Company Law Issues. |
| 3 | Undertake comparative analysis of Company Law to explain and contrast how major company law issues are are addressed in different parts of the world. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module will revolve around some important ‘themes’ of company law. The management classes will undertake comparative study on the following broad areas. Examples, case studies and module contact will be drawn from various jurisdictions around the world. The most commonly referred to laws will be these of the UK, USA, China, European nations, Malaysia, Japan and India. 1. The nature, formation and constitution of companies. 2. The Multinational. 3. Corporate Governance. 4. Regulations of Companies. 5. Corporate Failure. 6. Acquisitions and Mergers. 7. Company Accounts. 8. Insider Dealing. 9. Corporate Crime. 10. Taxation of Companies. 11. Raising Capital, Corporate Finance & Foreign investment. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Taught Mode (T): workshops; seminars; group discussions; group activities; presentations; directed reading/ research, case studies. Distance Learning Mode: directed reading/ research; group discussion forums; on-line group activities; case studies. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | There will be one piece of written coursework of approximately 3000 words. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | SIEMS M. and CABRELLI D., 2018.(eds.) Comparative company law: a case based Approach 2nd ed. Oxford:Hart |
| 2 | Cahn.A., Donald.D.C., 2018, Comparative Company Law 2nd ed. Cambridge University Press. |
| 3 | Hannigan, B., 2018, Company Law 5th ed. Oxford University Press. |
| 4 | Smith, D.G., Williams, C.A., 2019, Business Organizations, Wolters Kluwer. |