Company Law 1 (M5004)
Company Law 1
Module M5004
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The module deals with the framework for company law and regulation in the United Kingdom. Company Law 1 addresses the foundational principles of company law. It examines the nature of the company, including separate legal personality and limited liability; the company’s constitution and internal relations in the company; the duties of the directors; transactions between the company and outsiders. While Company Law is, like most other law courses, quite specific in content, it is very useful in facilitating understanding of the economic and political context in which law develops.
This module is a pre-requisite for company law 2.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a methodical and systematic understanding of key aspects of the rules, principles and concepts of company law from case law and statute.
Show an in-depth understanding of foundational principles of company law and their practical application in the business world.
Show the ability to present critical and cogent written arguments which evaluate company law
Show the ability to conduct independent research into a particular topic in company law
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2500 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00101001011 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
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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