LA4013 - Law of Corporate Investigations

[Not offered in 2011]

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act, its background and its provisions as to production, investigations, examinations, hearings and the role of lawyers in corporate investigations.

Learning Outcomes

• development of students practical skills in the context of corporate investigations and disciplinary hearings;
• introduction to the theoretical aspects of corporate investigations.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.