Comparative Companies Law in Asia

Subject 730-620 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.
Prerequisites: N.A.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Dr Benny Tabalujan
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Have an overview and understand the salient features of the laws regulating companies in Singapore, Japan, Indonesia and the Peoples Republic of China
  • Be able to identify key differences and similarities among the company laws of these four jurisdictions
  • Appreciate how company law operates in Asia Pacific jurisdictions with differing legal traditions.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • The historical origins of the company law in each of the jurisdictions
  • How companies are structured in each of the jurisdictions with an emphasis upon distinguishing characteristics such as the use of two-tier boards and worker participation in management in Chinas company law
  • The prevalence of, and governance issues relating to, family-controlled companies in some jurisdictions
  • Recent changes in and proposals for company law reform in some of the jurisdictions, such as Singapore and Japan
  • Comparisons will also be made to the companies law of Hong Kong and Vietnam
  • Discussion on key concepts, issues and strategies relating to the use of companies in Asian business, using a cross-border corporate joint venture project as a case study.
Assessment:
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (12 June) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 730-620Comparative Companies Law in AsiaMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2008

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Have an overview and understand the salient features of the laws regulating companies in Singapore, Japan, Indonesia and the Peoples Republic of China
  • Be able to identify key differences and similarities among the company laws of these four jurisdictions
  • Appreciate how company law operates in Asia Pacific jurisdictions with differing legal traditions.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • The historical origins of the company law in each of the jurisdictions
  • How companies are structured in each of the jurisdictions with an emphasis upon distinguishing characteristics such as the use of two-tier boards and worker participation in management in Chinas company law
  • The prevalence of, and governance issues relating to, family-controlled companies in some jurisdictions
  • Recent changes in and proposals for company law reform in some of the jurisdictions, such as Singapore and Japan
  • Comparisons will also be made to the companies law of Hong Kong and Vietnam
  • Discussion on key concepts, issues and strategies relating to the use of companies in Asian business, using a cross-border corporate joint venture project as a case study.
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (12 June) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
N.A.N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.Dr Benny TabalujanLawFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730620P12.500Semester 1NLawLaw730-620

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