BTX3699 - Insolvency and reconstruction

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Overview

This unit provides you with an understanding of the general law of insolvency within an Australian context. The focus is on both personal insolvency through the bankruptcy process and corporate insolvency through liquidations, administrations and receiverships. The unit examines the role of insolvency administrators, the structure of such administrations, the … For more content click the Read More button below.

This unit provides you with an understanding of the general law of insolvency within an Australian context. The focus is on both personal insolvency through the bankruptcy process and corporate insolvency through liquidations, administrations and receiverships. The unit examines the role of insolvency administrators, the structure of such administrations, the effect on insolvents and the effect on creditors. There is also some discussion of the regulation of insolvency administrators.

Offerings

S1-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Michael Duffy

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of the purposes of insolvency laws and how they operate in relation to individuals and corporations

identify, explain and apply legislation and case law to the operation of insolvency administrations and situations

develop skills in problem solving and analyse legal problems relating to insolvency situations.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Problem-based learning

Case-based teaching

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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