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Acquisitions, Takeovers and Mergers

Postgraduate | RMI-OJD418 | 2024

Immerse yourself in the statutory regime for publicly listed companies. Study the Corporations Act, requirements for valid takeover bids, defending hostile bids, schemes of arrangement, ASIC and the duties of company directors

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
14 weeks

FEE-HELP available

Acquisitions, Takeovers and Mergers

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will have:

    Legal Discipline Knowledge

    1. knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines and principles which underpin takeovers law
    2. knowledge of the sources of takeovers law, and how it is made and developed, and of the institutions that administer that law
    3. the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a wide range of legal concepts, values, principles and rules of takeovers law and to explain the relationship between them in a number of particular areas
    4. an understanding of the takeovers framework within which commercial lawyers operate.

    Legal Research

    1. identify and find legal sources and materials relevant to takeovers law
    2. extract the essential points from those legal sources and materials
    3. apply the law to the facts of a problem so as to produce satisfactory answers to the questions posed
    4. communicate the reasons for those answers, both orally and in writing, making use of the company law sources and materials, appropriately to the needs of a variety of audiences.

    Professional Practice

    1. use the English language and legal terminology with care and accuracy
    2. interview and advise clients appropriately
    3. conduct and participate in negotiations
    4. understand and apply ethical standards to the practice of insolvency law
    5. exercise judgment in presenting advice and solutions to clients and other relevant parties
    6. demonstrate strategic reasoning when advising relevant parties, including clients and employers.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

  • RMI-OJD210-Australian Company Law (no longer available)

  • RMI-OJD110-Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods (no longer available)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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