Courses & Units
Commercial and Corporate Practice LAS605
Introduction
The unit will look at: the sale and purchase of business assets; establishing, and advising on, different commercial entities; the revenue aspects of transactions; and, the financing of transactions. Two interactive case studies focusing on advising on commercial structures and setting up commercial structures are used to facilitate your learning. Authentic assessment tasks provide you with the opportunity to ‘learn by doing’, which ensures your competency in each element of the LACC standards for commercial and corporate law.
Summary
| Unit name | Commercial and Corporate Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAS605 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Professor Gino Dal Pont |
| Delivered By | Third Party(ies): College of Law |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 - other | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 - other | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Conduct a standard commercial transaction that is informed by relevant risks associated with such a transaction.
- Create simple business structures using entities such as companies, trusts and partnerships.
- Provide basic advice on finance and securities and on the obligations of companies and their officers.
- Explain the type of advice needed to assess the revenue implications of standard commercial transactions.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090913 | $1,828.00 | $1,432.00 | not applicable | $1,828.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Self-directed learning according to a daily schedule of tuition for 3 weeks |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Multiple Choice Self-Test (10%)|Legal Practice Tasks (40%)|Oral Assessment (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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