Australian National Institute of Management and Commerce

Unit Outline

Unit Code & Name TLAW607 Business & Corporations Law

Year 2021

Term 1

Unit Coordinator Associate Professor Katherine Lindsay

Location Sydney, Hobart

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Introduction

Welcome to the Australian National Institute of Management and Commerce (IMC) and TLAW607 Business and Corporations Law. This document provides you with information relevant to the successful completion of this unit including learning outcomes, schedule of lecture topics, prescribed texts and recommended readings, assessment tasks and policies, examinations and learning support facilities.

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Unit Description

This unit is for business students studying combined business and company law.

The unit is divided into two parts – Part A [Business Law] and Part B [Corporations Law].

Part A introduces you to the foundation, operation and administration of the Australian legal system and to the operation of contract law. Contracts play a large role in the daily lives of both business people and consumers. Understanding contracts is essential to understanding business. It forms the basis of business law and relationships. There would be little or no business without contracts and the legal enforcement of promises.

By the end of Part A, students will have gained a good understanding of the rights and duties of people involved in business transactions under the law of contract.

Part B introduces you to the legal regulation of business structures and factors to consider when going into business, with emphasis on risk management, asset protection and limited liability under Australian corporations law. The unit focuses on the regulatory framework of companies, the separate legal nature of a company, the manner in which it operates, the duties and liabilities of company directors (corporate governance), the rights and remedies of members, the manner in which companies raises finance (equity and debt financing) and the legal options available for a company in financial difficulty. This part of the unit involves a critical analysis of decided cases and important sections in the legislation (Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)).

By the end of Part B, students will have gained a good understanding of the life cycle of a company, from birth (registration) to death (dissolution) and an appreciation as to why companies are an essential feature and integral part of the business environment.

The unit aims to facilitate the development of students’ contextual understanding of contract and corporations law, as well as enhancing critical thinking and analytical skills in relation to legal materials.

AQF Level The teaching, the required learning and assessments are conducted at Level 9 (Master’s Degree) of the Australian Qualifications Framework. https://www.aqf.edu.au/

Assumed Knowledge

None

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Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes (i.e. goals and objectives) of this unit are related to the learning outcomes of the overall course (or program) of study. In turn, both unit and course learning outcomes are designed to enhance each student’s acquisition of desirable graduate attributes. The table below shows the alignment of unit learning outcomes with course learning outcomes and their contribution to achieving graduate attributes.

Unit Learning Outcomes Course Learning Outcomes achieved

Graduate Attributes achieved

After successfully completing this unit, students will be able to:

1 (a) Explain key elements of the Australian legal system and sources of law

1 (b) Explain the key features and purpose of contract law, including key legal concepts, rules and important legal decisions.

(a) 1 (c) Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the regulatory framework for companies including key legal concepts, rules and important legal decisions

Acquire discipline-related knowledge

B 3

2. Demonstrate a developed understanding of business and corporations law, with particular emphasis on the management of companies (directors’ duties), financing of companies, financial reporting obligations, the functions of auditors and the legal options for a financially distressed company

Acquire discipline-related knowledge

Apply theory to commercial practice

B 3 A 2

3. Apply an appropriate level of independent and critical thinking to explain options and alternatives in decisions relating to legal materials

Research and find solutions to problems in complex professional settings

Apply theory to commercial practice

B 4

B 5

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Unit Learning Outcomes Course Learning Outcomes achieved

Graduate Attributes achieved

4. Demonstrate advanced written communication skills using legal material

Communicate effectively in professional settings

Apply knowledge and skills creatively

B 7

C 9

Teaching Staff

Lecturer: Associate Professor Katherine Lindsay (katherine.lindsay@imc.edu.au telephone: (02)92094888)

Tutor: Katherine Lindsay (contact details as above)

Class Times

This unit will be offered in a blended learning mode. This means that the lecture material will be recorded and made available to students on Moodle each week. Students must view this lecture material BEFORE the scheduled zoom tutorial class and complete other Before Class Learning Activities which are outlined for each week.

A tutorial class will be held via zoom each week commencing at 2.00 pm on Wednesdays starting on Wednesday 31 March 2021. Learning Activities will be allocated for each class and students are expected to log into zoom in order to participate in the tutorial class.

Consultation: 3-4 pm Wednesdays online via zoom or by appointment.

Teaching Strategy

The learning outcomes in this unit will be achieved through a blended mode of delivery.

As a guide, students must allocate 10 hours each week to study in this unit to a PASS standard including the time spent in class or online.

Blended Learning Mode

Recorded lecture material will be available to students for each week via Moodle. This material should be accessed before the Zoom tutorial sessions. Zoom tutorial sessions are designed for interaction and engagement with legal material and specific rules, and hypothetical problems involving focussed legal issues.

Self-study

Students are required to read and reflect upon assigned readings from the textbook and materials available on Moodle prior to the Zoom tutorial sessions. Questions for personal revision and review will be provided for each topic.

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Prescribed and Recommended Readings: Prescribed Textbook:

Symes, C et al (2019) Business and Corporations Law 4th edition, LexisNexis Butterworths

Note: Earlier editions are not appropriate as the law changes frequently and often dramatically.

Recommended Reference Books and Journal Articles:

PART A: BUSINESS LAW

Recommended References:

Turner, C, Trone, J and Gamble. R (2019) Concise Australian Commercial Law 5th edition, Thomson Reuters

Parker, D and Ward, L (2020) Business and law in Australia 3rd edition, Thomson Reuters

In English and Chinese

Kui Hua Wang International Student Guide to Business Law (2019) 2nd edition, Thomson Reuters

Enshen Li (2018) Business and Corporate Law Guide Book LawBook Co.

Law Reports

The key cases can be found in your textbook and in the weekly lecture notes. If you require more detailed information, reports of cases of major Australian courts can be found at www.austlii.edu.au

JOURNALS

Australian Journal of Contract Law, LexisNexis;

Australian Business Law Review, Thomson Reuters.

INTERNET

Australian Legal Information Institute: http://www.austlii.edu.au

Australian Securities and Investments Commission: http://www.asic.gov.au

Commonwealth legislation: http://www.legislation.gov.au

NSW legislations http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission: http://www.accc.gov.au

Department of Fair Trading: http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

The NSW Attorney-General’s website: http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au

PART B: CORPORATIONS LAW

Recommended References:

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Lipton, P, Herzberg, A and Welsh, M (2020) Understanding Company Law, 20th edition, Thomson Reuters.

Hargovan, A (2019) Corporations Law – LexisNexis Study Guide, 4th ed, LexisNexis/Butterworths

Quilter, M (2020) Company Law Perspectives, 4th edition, Thomson Reuters.

LEGISLATION

Corporations Legislation, 2020, Thomson Reuters

Australian Corporations Legislation, LexisNexis, 2020 (student edition)

Additional Resources:

JOURNALS

Companies and Securities Law Journal, Thomson Reuters;

Australian Journal of Corporate Law, LexisNexis;

Australian Business Law Review, Thomson Reuters.

INTERNET Primary and secondary legal sources

Australian Legal Information Institute: http://www.austlii.edu.au

NSW Legislation http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au

Federal Register of Legislation (Commonwealth statutes) https://www.legislation.gov.au/

Legal entities

Australian Securities and Investments Commission: http://www.asic.gov.au

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission: http://www.accc.gov.au

NSW Department of Fair Trading (Contract Law): https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/buying-products-and-services/guarantees,-contracts-and-warranties/contracts

Courts

The High Court of Australia: http://www.hcourt.gov.au

Federal Court of Australia https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/

NSW Supreme Court https://www.supremecourt.justice.nsw.gov.au/

Journal databases for Law available from IMC Library

Attorney General's Information Service (AGIS) - Informit

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The Attorney-General's Information Service (AGIS) is produced by the Attorney-General's Department, and contains over 120 law journals from the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Pacific region.

HeinOnline Academic Core

Provides comprehensive coverage of more than 2,000 law and law-related periodicals and in excess of 16,000 titles including documents from the American Association of Law Libraries,

Assessment Tasks a) Summary

Assessment tasks are an integral part of the learning framework. Assessment tasks are designed to measure student progress in achieving competency in all or selected unit learning outcomes. Unless otherwise stated, the pass mark in each assessment task is 50%.

Assessment type

Week assessment is due

Proportion of total marks

Unit Learning Outcomes assessed

Assessment Item 1 Assignment: Australian Legal System and Sources of Law

Week 4 20% 1(a), 3, 4

Assessment Item 2 Mid semester test: Contract Law Week 7 40% 1(b), 2

Assessment Item 3

Final Examination

Open book, 3 hour open book exam on Corporations Law

Exam period 40% 1(c), 2, 3

b) Constructive Alignment Assignment one: Continuous assessment tests knowledge of core material on the legal system in alignment with ULOs. Mid-semester test: Tests knowledge of Contract Law in alignment with ULOs Final Exam: Summative assessment tests Part B sknowledge and thinking skills

c) Details

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Assessment number and title

Assignment: Australian Legal System and Sources of Law

Purpose, description and topics covered

Purpose: The purpose of this assessment is to assess discipline knowledge, principles and concepts and to evaluate independent and critical thinking skills in respect of legal material

Details of assignment 1 are available on Moodle.

This assignment consists of two parts.

Part A is on the jurisdiction of Australian Courts.

Part B is testing independent, critical thinking skills and reasoning.

Topics to be covered: Australian Legal System

Assessment length Up to 1500 words

Criteria to grade quality Part A 1. Depth of understanding of legal concepts 2. Correctness and completeness of answers on jurisdiction.

Part B

1. Demonstrated critical thinking and reflective skills. 2. Skills in reflection and reasoning in explanatory answers.

Submission method 11.59 pm on Sunday week 4 of semester (25 April 2021) via Turnitin.

Return method Assignments will be uploaded to Turnitin, marked online and comments provided in relation to the assignment

Feedback provided Written feedback

Assessment number and title

Assignment: Australian Legal System and Sources of Law

Purpose, description and topics covered

Purpose: The purpose of this assessment is to assess discipline knowledge, principles and concepts and to evaluate independent and critical thinking skills in respect of legal material Details of assignment 1 are available on Moodle. This assignment consists of two parts. Part A is on the jurisdiction of Australian Courts. Part B is testing independent, critical thinking skills and reasoning. Topics to be covered: Australian Legal System

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Assessment length Up to 1500 words

Criteria to grade quality Part A 3. Depth of understanding of legal concepts 4. Correctness and completeness of answers on jurisdiction.

Part B

3. Demonstrated critical thinking and reflective skills. 4. Skills in reflection and reasoning in explanatory answers.

Submission method 11.59 pm on Sunday week 4 of semester (25 April 2021) via Turnitin.

Return method Assignments will be uploaded to Turnitin, marked online and comments provided in relation to the assignment

Feedback provided Written feedback

Assessment title Mid-semester test: Contract Law

Purpose and description

Purpose: The purpose of this assessment is to evaluates students’ ability to understand deeply and explain accurately the key features and purpose of contract law, including legal concepts, rules and important legal decisions. Description: the examination will consists of short answer questions and questions involving key cases studied in the relevant weeks. Topics to be covered: Knowledge and skills from weeks 1 to 5.

Assessment length 2 hour examination

Criteria to grade quality 1. Knowledge of contract law concepts, rules and important legal decisions.

2. Thinking skills in analysing and responding to questions on contract law rather than simply reproducing data from notes, textbooks and other secondary sources.

Submission method Week 7 online examination (Details to be provided via Moodle).

Return method . Marks and comments will be sent to students via email.

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Feedback provided Feedback sheet will be provided

Assessment title Final Examination

Purpose and description

Purpose: The purpose of this assessment is to evaluates students’ ability to understand deeply and explain accurately the key features and purpose of corporations law, including legal concepts, rules and important legal decisions. Description: the examination will consists of short answer questions and questions involving key cases studied in the relevants weeks. Topics to be covered: Knowledge and skills from weeks 6-11

Assessment length 3 hour open book exam

Criteria to grade quality 1. Knowledge of corporations law concepts, rules and important legal decisions.

2. Thinking skills in analysing and responding to questions on corporations law rather than simply reproducing data from notes, textbooks and other secondary sources.

Feedback provided Marks will be incorporated in the final grade. Student may

contact the co-ordinator to discuss performance in the final exam.

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d) General Information

(a) Late submission of assignments: It is IMC policy that assignments cannot be submitted late without prior approval of the unit coordinator and only in extenuating circumstances supported by evidence. Assignments submitted late without prior approval will not be graded.

(b) Example final examination will be made available on Moodle for students.

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Schedule of Topics

Topics

Readings

Special Instructions

PART A

[Business Law]

Week 1

(starts Monday 29 March)

The Australian Legal System

• Sources of law • Hierarchy of courts • Administration of law

Constitution

Business and Corporations Law: Chapter 1

Tutorial 1 (31 March 2 pm)

About Law

Week 2

(starts Mon 5 April)

Formation of Contract

• Offer and acceptance • Legal intention

Consideration

Business and Corporations Law:

Chapters 2 and 3

Tutorial 2 (7 April 2 pm)

Australian Legal System

Week 3

(starts Monday 12 April)

Terms of Contract and Capacity of Parties

Business and Corporations Law: Chapter 4

Tutorial 3 (14 April 2 pm)

Formation of Contract

Week 4

(starts Monday 19 April)

Genuine Consent

(misrepresentation, duress, undue influence, unconscionable conduct)

Statutory Protection:

Business and Corporations Law: Chapter 5

Tutorial 4 (21 April 2 pm)

Terms of Contract and Capacity

Assignment:

Australian legal system & sources of law (20%)

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Australian Consumer Law

Week 5

(starts Monday 26 April)

Discharge of Contract and

Remedies for Breach of

Contract

Business and Corporations Law: Chapter 6

Tutorial 5 (28 April 2 pm)

Genuine Consent

PART B [Company Law]

Week 6

(starts Monday 3 May)

Business Structures [Sole

Trader, Partnership, JV,

Trusts and Companies]

Business and Corporations Law: Chapter 7

Tutorial 6 (5 May 2 pm)

Discharge of Contract and Remedies

Week 7

(starts Monday 10 May)

Company Incorporation and Legal Consequences

Business and Corporations Law: Chapter 8

Mid-semester test Contract Law 40%

NO TUTORIAL THIS WEEK

Week 8

(starts Monday 17 May)

Company’s Internal Rules,

Management and Contracting

Business and Corporations Law: Chapter 9

Tutorial 7 (19 May 2 pm)

Legal Consequences of incorporation

Week 9

(starts Monday 24 May)

Corporate Governance:

Directors Duties and

Liabilities

Business and Corporations Law: Chapter 10

Tutorial 8 (26 May 2 pm)

Internal Rules & Management

Week 10

(starts Monday 31 May)

Corporate Governance:

Shareholder Rights and

Remedies

Business and Corporations Law: Chapter 11

Tutorial 9 (2 June 2 pm)

Director’s Duties

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Week 11

(starts 7 June)

Corporate Fundraising; and

External Administration of Companies

[Schemes, Voluntary Administration, Receivership and Liquidation]

Business and Corporations Law:

Chapter 11; 12

Tutorial 10 (9 June 2 pm)

Shareholder Rights and Remedies

Week 12/13

FINAL EXAMINATION

Requirements to Pass the Unit

To achieve a passing grade in this unit, a student must:

(a) Attempt all within-term assessment tasks to the satisfaction of the lecturer-in-charge. (b) Attend the final examination and submit a completed examination script; and (c) Achieve an overall mark of at least 50% in the unit.

Grades

A final grade and mark will be awarded in the unit as follows:

Grade %Mark High Distinction (HD) 85 - 100 Distinction (D) 75 - 84 Credit (CR) 65 - 74 Pass (P) 50 - 64 Fail (F)* 00 - 49 *The alternate grades of Fail Absent, Fail Incomplete and Fail Withdrawn may be awarded in appropriate circumstances.

The definition and interpretation of the above grades can be found in Assessment Policy and Procedure (Coursework) on IMC’s website at http://www.top.edu.au/current-students/top-policies-and-procedures

Academic Integrity Module (AIM)

All IMC students are required to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) before submitting their first assignment in their first unit of study (which may be this unit or another unit). AIM is an online module available through Moodle that introduces the principles of ethical academic practice and IMC’s values and expectations of correct academic conduct. There are no credit points awarded for completing AIM, but your successful completion of the module will be recorded on your Academic Record for future reference. If you have not completed AIM by week 6, your results for the assignment will be withheld. Students are asked to attach the email confirmation of successful completion to their first assignment.

Recent Changes to this Unit

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This unit is being offered in Blended Learning mode for the first time using a curriculum and learning activities devised by Associate Professor Katherine Lindsay, Dean of Law.

Online Learning Support A great deal of online learning support is provided. A list of subject-specific and general information guides containing the best databases and resources available are accessible via the Library website: library.top.edu.au. The online Library Course available on Moodle is useful for learning about available services and how to conduct research successfully. Many useful support materials can also be located within the Academic Skills Development Module on Moodle. For more information or further support, please contact our English Language and Academic Skills Coordinator at learning@imc.edu.au Academic English Support Program

An extensive Academic English program is provided. This program is aimed at developing skills and understanding of the rules and conventions that form the basis of academic work. The program includes:

• The Academic Skills Development Module (available on Moodle) • Academic English and Study Skills workshops held throughout the term • Individual consultations available by appointment • Academic English Support Guide (accessible in the online Library)

If you have any queries or would like to book a consultation, please contact our English Language and Academic Skills Coordinator at learning@imc.edu.au

Additional Tutorial Support

Support for this unit may be provided by IMC’s Duty Tutor who provides general assistance and personal advice on academic matters in a selection of undergraduate and postgraduate units. The Duty Tutor is available for consultation by contacting pass@imc.edu.au. [Staff: delete Duty Tutor if this does not apply to your unit or this is a postgraduate unit]

Early Intervention for Students at Risk Your performance within each teaching period will be monitored to assist you towards successful completion of the units in which you are enrolled. Students whose performance is such that they are deemed to be at risk of not successfully completing the unit will be identified through IMC’s early intervention strategy. Indicators of students at risk of not successfully completing the unit include:

• Not attending lectures and/or tutorials • Not performing adequately in assessment tasks • Lack of engagement in the learning process • Poor language skills

Where you are identified as being at risk of failure, you will be advised by IMC of an appropriate remedial strategy and provided access to support services appropriate to your needs.

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Policy on Special Consideration for Examinations Students may apply for a Special Consideration when they are unable to sit an examination or if their performance in the examination is severely affected by extraordinary circumstances beyond their control. Students are not allowed to decide whether or not they will sit an examination. Students may only apply for special consideration when they have evidence that they could not sit for the exam owing to significant unforeseen circumstances Acceptable evidence of a student’s inability to sit an exam, or a severe adverse effect on their performance in an examination, include a stamped medical certificate with the date of consultation, the state or extent of the medical condition, and the period covered by the doctor’s certificate. IMC administration staff will contact the medical professional’s office to verify the authenticity of the certificate. Only medical certificates that involved a personal (not online) consultation with a medical professional will be accepted. Please note:

• Misreading the examination timetable is not sufficient reason for the award of Special Consideration.

• Sitting consecutive exams (e.g. two exams on one day) is not a sufficient reason for the awarding of Special Consideration.

An application form for Special Consideration is available from Moodle. Applications for Special Consideration must be received by the IMC Academic Administration Office no later than five (5) working days after the last day of the examination period. If Special Consideration is deemed to apply in a final examination, in normal circumstances, a student will be permitted to sit a Supplementary Examination. For mid-term exams, the unit coordinator has the discretion to determine how Special Consideration, if granted, will be applied.

A student can take only one supplementary examination in this unit each term.

Re-sit Assessment Task

If a student has achieved an overall mark between 40% and 49%, or a Fail Incomplete grade with an aggregate mark of at least 40%, a re-sit assessment task may be prescribed by the lecturer-in-charge to determine whether acceptable competency in expected learning outcomes has been achieved. The assessment will typically be in the form of a re-sit final examination. Still, it might be another form of re-sit evaluation if the student has performed satisfactorily in the first attempt at the final examination.

Student Satisfaction Survey At the end of each term, students will be asked to complete a Student Satisfaction Survey. Student responses will assist IMC and its teaching staff in making improvements to teaching and learning content and processes. The survey will include questions about unit content, the assessment system, teaching quality and other items. Students will also have an opportunity to make open-ended comments. Student evaluations are important to IMC and are taken seriously. All student evaluations are anonymous to ensure privacy.

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Academic Misconduct (a) Plagiarism Plagiarism is the use of another person’s ideas or work without appropriate acknowledgement or credit. Plagiarism may be intentional or unintentional. Intentional plagiarism is deliberately using text, ideas or concepts attributable to another person obtained from any source (including internet sources) without referencing the author and the publication. Intentional plagiarism is a serious matter, amounting to academic fraud. Student work established and proven as containing deliberate plagiarism will result in a zero grade and be reported to the Dean of School. The student’s enrolment in the unit will be reviewed. Unintentional plagiarism may occur if you do not understand appropriate ways of acknowledging sourced reference materials. If you are unsure, you should consult the lecturer, IMC’s academic skills coordinator and available publications to learn how to reference appropriately. All written assignments must be submitted online through the Turnitin anti-plagiarism software (unless otherwise advised by the lecturer). The link for Turnitin can be found on IMC’s Moodle site. (b) Cheating Cheating is an attempt to gain an unfair advantage over other students. Cheating includes copying, plagiarism and third-party assistance in preparing assignments. All work submitted must be a student’s own work. In an exam, cheating includes communicating with anyone other than supervisors during the exam period and the use of dictionaries, electronic devices, books or notes in the exam room where these not authorised. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated at IMC. Any student caught cheating on an examination will be given a FAIL grade in that unit, and the incident will be reported to the Dean of School for further action.

(c) Third-party assistance

Academic misconduct includes the submission of work that has been prepared or assisted by a third party (e.g. through the purchase of assignment submissions). Where a lecturer has evidence that a submitted assignment is not the student’s own work, the lecturer may interview the student to ascertain whether third-party assistance has been obtained and, if so, report the incident to Dean of School for further action to be determined.

Students are required to read and understand IMC’s Academic Integrity Policy and ensure that all the work complies with the policy before submitting assessments. The policy is available at http://www.top.edu.au/current-students/top-policies-and-procedures

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GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Graduate attributes are human characteristics that IMC endeavours to develop in its students as they progress through a program of higher education. Graduate attributes nurtured within IMC’s environment of advanced learning are integrity, capability, curiosity, and responsibility. Graduate attributes are fostered through a framework of learning outcomes starting with graduate learning outcomes (or goals), through to course and unit learning outcomes (or goals). The learning outcomes framework, together with unit content and assessments that encourage and measure the achievement of learning outcomes are aligned to assure competencies are achieved at each level. IMC expects its graduates to have achieved a measure of each of the four graduate attributes through completion of any of IMC’s AQF Level 7 or higher-level courses.

Graduate Attributes (GA)

Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLO)

A. Integrity 1. Act honestly, ethically and morally in personal and work contexts.

2. Manage personal and professional development to maintain discipline knowledge and skills

B. Capability 3. Apply discipline knowledge, principles, concepts and skills

4. Think critically, analytically, creatively, strategically and reflectively

5. Solve problems and make sound decisions based on theoretical foundations and discipline-specific knowledge

6. Apply interpersonal skills to work constructively as a team member

7. Communicate effectively in personal and work contexts

8. Engage with transformative digital technologies

C. Curiosity 9. Commit to continuous learning and intellectual curiosity

10. Derive knowledge through systematic and scientific methods of enquiry

D. Responsibility 11. Apply knowledge and skills in a manner that demonstrates national, international and intercultural awareness and understanding

12. Take leadership roles in the workplace and community, and engage constructively on local, national and global issues

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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING Learning Outcomes for the Course Short form descriptor

of course learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

Graduates of the MPA will have:

1. An understanding of contemporary theory underpinning accounting as a professional discipline.

Acquire knowledge of contemporary accounting theory

2. Knowledge of contemporary accounting practices as used in the accounting profession both nationally and internationally.

Acquire knowledge of contemporary accounting practice

3. Knowledge of related disciplines as they apply to accounting, especially the disciplines of law, finance, economics and statistics.

Acquire disciplinerelated knowledge

4. Knowledge of research principles and methods relevant to analysing, resolving and reporting on complex accounting and related problems.

Acquire knowledge of research principles and methods

SKILLS

Graduates of the MPA will have:

5. Cognitive skills to identify appropriate bodies of knowledge applicable to solving non-routine and complex problems in accounting and related fields.

Solve non-routine and complex accounting and business problems

6. Cognitive, technical and creative skills in accounting to synthesise complex information and apply relevant theory to develop appropriate strategic, legal and ethical responses to commercial issues.

Integrate theory to commercial practice

7. Advanced technical research skills to investigate complex accounting problems and arrive at practical solutions in a professional and commercial context consistent with legal requirements and ethical standards.

Research and find solutions to accounting problems in complex professional settings

8. Communication skills to inform, discuss and manage stakeholder interests in professional and commercial settings.

Communicate effectively in professional settings

9. Advanced professional capabilities, ethical frameworks, leadership skills and strategic thinking skills suitable for professional and commercial practice.

Professional, ethical, leadership and strategic skills

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APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Graduates of the MPA will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:

10. In accounting and related fields with strong ethical, leadership and strategic purpose.

Apply knowledge and skills ethically and strategically

11. With creativity and initiative to new situations in accounting practice.

Apply knowledge and skills creatively

12. To plan and complete tasks requiring technical research ability.

Apply technical research knowledge and skills

13. In both team and individual work settings with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.

Apply knowledge and skills with accountability

14. In a life-long learning context to maintain comprehension and currency of the body of accounting knowledge.

Maintain knowledge and skills through life-long learning