The overriding aim of this course is to acquaint the students with the law and underlying principles governing Company Law in Hong Kong. It examines the law and regulation of companies and other business organizations: the formation, management and operation of companies, corporate governance, the constitutional framework of corporate bodies, the relationship between the internal stakeholders of the company, as well as their relationship with external parties. The course analyses the theoretical underpinning of the legal rules and principles as well as the policy drivers shaping corporate law.

Exam:

Students' ability to apply the principles of company law to given situations, to resolve problems, and to communicate arguments in writing will be tested.

The use of Generative AI tools is not allowed.

Applicable to students admitted before Semester A 2022/23 and in Semester A 2024/25 & thereafter

To pass this course students must obtain a minimum mark of 40% in the examination element and an overall mark of 40% of the assessment.

The duration of the examination is 2 hours.

When University facilities and resources are available, students are required to take a computer-based examination in computer labs. During the examination, students are blocked from access to files, programme and the Internet.

Applicable to students admitted from Semester A 2022/23 to Summer Term 2024

To pass this course students must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in the examination element and an overall mark of 50% of the assessment.

The duration of the examination is 2 hours.

When University facilities and resources are available, students are required to take a computer-based examination in computer labs. During the examination, students are blocked from access to files, programme and the Internet.