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CORPORATE LAW, MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE (ADVANCED CORPORATION LAW) II

This course explores advanced concepts in corporate law, management, and finance, focusing on the legal and regulatory frameworks governing corporations. It examines corporate finance strategies, creditor protection mechanisms, and the regulation of securities trading, including market abuse. The course also covers internal control and audit functions, corporate insolvency procedures, and company taxation, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and financial aspects of corporate governance.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

intermediate

Math Level

Course Keywords

Corporate LawFinanceManagementInsolvencyTaxation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Advanced Level

For experienced practitioners

90%

advanced

📊

Math Level

Moderate Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Corporate Finance

2

Creditor Protection

3

Securities Trading

4

Market Abuse

5

Internal Control

6

Corporate Insolvency

7

Company Taxation

Total Topics7 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Undergraduate degree in Law, Business, or related field

Basic understanding of financial accounting principles

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Compliance Officer

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Financial Analyst

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Corporate Lawyer

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Auditor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Insolvency Practitioner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Financial ServicesBankingLegalAccountingConsulting

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1 Corporate finance

8h

Unit 1: The Capital Market

8 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Understand the functions, types, and instruments of the capital market.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to test your understanding of the material.

Week

2

Module 1 Corporate finance

8h

Unit 2 Equity (Share) Capital

8 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Differentiate between ordinary and preference shares.
•Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of public share offerings.

Week

3

Module 1 Corporate finance

8h

Unit 3: Debt Capital

8 study hours

•Review Unit 3: Explore sources and types of debt finance.
•Compare debt capital structures and their implications.

Week

4

Module 2 Protection of Creditors

16h

Unit 1: Contractual Protection and Proprietary Protection

8 study hours

•Study Unit 1: Understand contractual and proprietary protection mechanisms for creditors.
•Analyze restrictions on borrowing, asset disposal, and dividend payments.

Unit 2: Charges – Floating and Fixed Charges

8 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Understand the meaning of charges and also differentiate between the types of charges and their relative merits and demerits.

Week

5

Module 2 Protection of Creditors

8h

Unit 3: Registration of Charges

8 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Understand the effects and process of registration of charges.
•Understand the need to create a charge is as important as the registration of the charge.

Week

6

Module 3 – Trading in Securities – Market abuse

16h

Unit 1: False Trading and Market Rigging Transactions

8 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Understand the scope of false trading and market rigging transactions within the context of Investments and Securities Act 2007.
•Analyze the legal implications of creating false markets.

Unit 2: Market manipulation and false or misleading statements

8 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Understand the meaning of market manipulation and false or misleading statements.
•Analyze the legal implications of creating false markets.

Week

7

Module 3 – Trading in Securities – Market abuse

8h

Unit 3: Fraudulently inducing persons to deal in securities

8 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Understand the various ways one can be a victim of fraudulent inducement to deal in securities.
•Analyze the legal implications of creating false markets.

Week

8

Module 3 – Trading in Securities – Market abuse

8h

Unit 4: Other Types of Market Abuse

8 study hours

•Study Unit 4: Identify and explain the relevant provisions of Investments and Securities Act 2007 in respect of various types of market abuse.
•Analyze the legal implications of creating false markets.

Week

9

Module 4 - Internal Control and Audit functions

8h

Unit 1 Internal Control

8 study hours

•Study Unit 1: Explain the various risks attending to an entity and the various measures which can be deployed to address them.
•Analyze the legal implications of creating false markets.

Week

10

Module 4 - Internal Control and Audit functions

8h

Unit 2 Internal Audit

8 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Appreciate and explain the roles of an internal audit department in an organisation.
•Analyze the legal implications of creating false markets.

Week

11

Module 4 - Internal Control and Audit functions

8h

Unit 3 Audit Committee of the Board

8 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Understand the significance of the audit committee of the committee from the point of function.
•Analyze the legal implications of creating false markets.

Week

12

Module 4 - Internal Control and Audit functions

8h

Unit 4 External Audit

8 study hours

•Study Unit 4: Understand the statutory position of the external auditor and the situations which can impinge on the discharge of the function.
•Analyze the legal implications of creating false markets.

Week

13

Module 5 - Corporate Insolvency

16h

Unit 1 Introduction to Corporate Insolvency

8 study hours

•Study Unit 1: Differentiate between the various events of insolvency which constantly face a company.
•Analyze the legal implications of creating false markets.

Unit 2 Corporate Rescue

8 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Understand the various modes of winding up of a company, how and when to activate them.
•Analyze the legal implications of creating false markets.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Modules 1-3 financial instruments and market regulations.

2

Practice analyzing financial statements from case studies in Units 4-6.

3

Review key legal provisions from the Investments and Securities Act 2007.

4

Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of directors in corporate governance.

5

Practice problem-solving questions related to corporate insolvency and taxation.

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