Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58
This course is useful for students who are interested in consolidating their knowledge of Company Law. It covers a wide variety of topics including the nature and function of limited liability, minority shareholder protection, directors’ duties, company contracts and legal capital. There are numerous career opportunities associated with this course.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | Other credits (0 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Course Aims: The course is aimed at providing students a solid understanding of the key issues in Company Law, namely: the nature and function of limited liability; the corporate constitution; company contracts; the division of powers within a company; director's duties; minority shareholder protection; and legal capital.
Main Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of the seminars, students are expected to understand the following:
1. Limited liability and Lifting the Veil of Incorporation;
2. The Company's Constitution;
3. Company contracts;
4. Management, including a division of power between board and general meeting; residual powers of general meeting; general meetings and resolutions; board meetings; legal rules governing the enforceability of transactions with companies;
5. Directors' duties;
6. Minority Shareholder protection; and
7. Legal Capital.
Knowledge and Understanding: As above.
Subject Specific Skills and Concepts: As above.
Key Skills (Transferrable): Company law facilitates development of students' commercial awareness, communication, problem solving and other skills.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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Students must attempt three questions from a choice of seven. |
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Feedback will be provided on the feedback form within three weeks from the date of submission. |
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Students must write 4 timed essays (2000 Words) based on past exam papers. The course coordinator will grade each essay and provide individual feedback for each student. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
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