Insolvency Law
PostgraduateRMI-OJD4082023
Course information for 2023 intake
Consider the principles of insolvency on both corporate and personal levels. Immerse yourself in the Corporations Act and the Bankruptcy Act. Determine the role of trustees and administrators. Look for areas where legal reform might be required.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Insolvency Law
About this subject
Upon successful completion of this subject you will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the legal principles relevant to corporate insolvency and bankruptcy, liquidation, property available to creditors in bankruptcy and liquidation; and the duties of trustees, receivers, administrators and liquidators
- critically evaluate the insolvency and identify areas of reform
- analyse and research complex problems relating to insolvency and make reasoned and appropriate choices amongst alternatives
- demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in approaching legal issues relating to insolvency and generate appropriate responses.
- Introduction to insolvency law
- Personal insolvency
- Arrangements outside bankruptcy
- Receiverships
- Administration
- Schemes of arrangement
- Liquidation
- Issues in cross-border insolvency
This unit examines insolvency principles and the relevant provisions of the Corporations Act and the Bankruptcy Act. Specific areas of study include the processes by which insolvency proceedings are instituted, different forms of administration of insolvent companies; arrangements under the Bankruptcy Act, the effect of insolvency on the debtor; and the powers and duties of the insolvency practitioner. Cross border insolvency will also be covered.
- Assessment (50%)
- Open Book Invigilated Exam (50%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- RMI-LAW-MAS-2023 - Juris Doctor
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
PostgraduateRMI-LAW-MAS