Company Law 2 (M6004)
Company Law 2
Module M6004
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The module built on the foundation laid in company law 1. It covers aspects of company law that are consequences of the foundational principles discussed in company law 1. Areas examined include the protection of minority shareholders; corporate governance, particularly in large companies, including takeovers. It also looks at new developments in company law such as stakeholders and corporate social responsibility. While Company Law is, like most other law modules, quite specific in content, it is very useful in facilitating understanding of the economic and political context in which law develops.
Pre-Requisite
Students need to take Company Law 1 to be eligible to enrol on this module.
Module learning outcomes
Show the ability to apply the law to hypothetical situations and proffer solutions to complex company law problems.
Show a coherent and detailed knowledge of a particular area of company law, including problems and controversies and possible solutions.
Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate legal arguments and judgments
Ability to explain the principles of company in their economic and political context
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Distance Exam (2500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111110 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 10101010100 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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