Company law

The unit will focus on the law relating to corporations in Malaysia. It will begin with the concept of corporate legal identity and the consequences. The unit will also explore the various types of corporations that can be formed and requirements to do so. The unit will emphasise the rules relating to share and loan capital. Essentially, the unit will focus on directors' duties and the need for the directors to be independent of majority shareholders. The unit will also include the significance of the role of auditors as an independent person to keep a check on the company’s accounts. The unit will also include the disclosure obligations of companies and how these rules are currently enforced. The unit will finally examine the rules governing company meetings, corporate rescue mechanisms and liquidation. Equal importance is also placed on the rights of minority shareholders as against any wrongdoings that may occur in a company which may be committed by majority shareholders or directors.

Active learning - This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

Case-based teaching - This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.

Problem-based learning - This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.

Enquiry-based learning - This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.