Law of Business Organisations

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Law of Business Organisations (LAW303)

Synopsis

LAW303 Law of Business Organisations introduces the Law Student to the various ways businesses can be organised in Singapore – from a sole proprietor to a public company listed on the stock exchange. Focusing on companies, students will learn and explore the rights of obligations of the various stakeholders in relation to each of these business organisations, as well as explore how these business organisations are formed, and in the end, dissolved.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Business Organizations in General
Companies: Limited and Unlimited, public and private and Related Companies
Incorporation and Corporate Personality; Memorandum and Articles of Association
Membership: Shareholders in a Company, Minority Rights; Meetings
Shares in a Company; different classes of shares
Debentures and Charges
Directors and Other Officers of a Company; Directors’ Duties and Liabilities
Enforcement of Corporate Rights; Company Administration; Shares in a Company
Protection of Creditors of a Company
Liquidation of a Company; Judicial Management of a Company
Partnerships in general
Limited Liability Partnerships

Learning Outcome

Indicate the various sources of the relevant law, how it is made and developed; of the institutions within which that law is administered and the personnel who practice law
Demonstrate understanding of legal concepts, values, principles and procedures of Singapore law and explain the relationship between them in a number of subject areas, as well as to apply them
Analyse fact patterns to identify relevant issues of law, fact and procedure.
Interpret the relevant rule of substantive law, procedure or evidence relevant to the issues identified
Apply the relevant laws and principles to come to a conclusion on the issues
Formulate an opinion, provide a solution and advise based on the conclusions
Discuss critically, competing arguments in literature or in a group situation and make a reasoned choice between alternatives
Examine ideas, concepts and arguments in the English language and legal terminology with care and accuracy
Employ information technology in an office environment for the search for information, the preparation of documents and presentations