Principles of Corporate Finance

Subject 730-719 (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

Mr Daniel Blue
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Understand contemporary decision making in corporate finance
  • Have a strong knowledge of the relevant aspects of the law of corporate finance
  • Be able to analyse practical corporate finance problems and apply principles of law to them.

Syllabus:

The subject is a practical exploration of the principles of corporate finance and capital decision making and the nature of the law governing companies and corporate finance transactions in Australia. The subject will focus on contemporary issues concerning the various sources of finance for company operations and the regulation of corporate finance transactions.

Principal topics will include:

  • Overview of law governing companies
  • Overview of corporate finance principles
  • Share capital and shareholder rights
  • Law of dividends
  • Debentures and loan capital
  • Financial reporting and auditing obligations
  • Regulatory compliance and continuous disclosure
  • Company charges and protection of creditors
  • Equity fundraisings
  • Company takeovers and schemes of arrangement
  • Recent developments.
Assessment:
  • Lead one seminar discussion (20%) (topic allocated by the subject coordinator)
  • Research paper 8,000 words (80%) (19 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: 730-719Principles of Corporate FinanceMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2008

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Understand contemporary decision making in corporate finance
  • Have a strong knowledge of the relevant aspects of the law of corporate finance
  • Be able to analyse practical corporate finance problems and apply principles of law to them.

Syllabus:

The subject is a practical exploration of the principles of corporate finance and capital decision making and the nature of the law governing companies and corporate finance transactions in Australia. The subject will focus on contemporary issues concerning the various sources of finance for company operations and the regulation of corporate finance transactions.

Principal topics will include:

  • Overview of law governing companies
  • Overview of corporate finance principles
  • Share capital and shareholder rights
  • Law of dividends
  • Debentures and loan capital
  • Financial reporting and auditing obligations
  • Regulatory compliance and continuous disclosure
  • Company charges and protection of creditors
  • Equity fundraisings
  • Company takeovers and schemes of arrangement
  • Recent developments.
  • Lead one seminar discussion (20%) (topic allocated by the subject coordinator)
  • Research paper 8,000 words (80%) (19 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.Mr Daniel BlueLawFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730719P12.500Semester 1NLawLaw730-719

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