Curricula

Objective

The object of the course
Company law is a legal area the knowledge of which will help you understand the operating practices of different companies and the significance of different legal forms of enterprise. You will need studies in company law especially when working as an entrepreneur and providing guidance in the setting up of a business, as well as when working in duties such as those related to corporate lending.

Course competences
Business competence
The students know the central theories related to this specialisation option. The students possess at least an advanced beginner’s skills in the practical tasks of the specialisation option.
Learning to learn
Student assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments. Student is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
Ethics
Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
Working in working life
Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.


The learning objectives of the course
You are familiar with the general principles of the legislation governing the different legal forms of enterprise and their operation. You understand the differences between different legal forms. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case. You are familiar with the main rules related to the setting up of a company.

Content

Legal forms of enterprise and setting up a company
Questions of liability in companies
Changing of legal forms
Representing a company
Legal practice

Qualifications

The Finnish legal system
Legal action and legal capacity
Conclusion and termination of contract
Form, content and interpretation of contracts
Legal practice

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate 1
You are familiar with the general principles of the legislation governing the different legal forms of enterprise and their operation. You understand the differences between different legal forms. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case. You are familiar with the main rules related to the setting up of a company.

Satisfactory 2
You are familiar with the general principles of the legislation governing the different legal forms of enterprise and their operation. You understand the differences between different legal forms and the related personal liabilities. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law. You are familiar with the main rules and legislation related to the setting up of a company.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You master the general principles of the legislation governing the different legal forms of enterprise and their operation. You understand the differences between different legal forms and the related personal liabilities. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of resolving the case in accordance with the instructions provided. You are familiar with the main rules and legislation related to the setting up of a company.

Very Good 4
You master the general principles of the legislation governing the different legal forms of enterprise and their operation. You master the differences between different legal forms and the related personal liabilities and are familiar with the legal practice. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of resolving the case in accordance with the instructions provided. You are familiar with the main rules and legislation related to the setting up of a company and are able to set up a company.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You master the general principles of the legislation governing the different legal forms of enterprise and their operation. You master the differences between different legal forms and the related personal liabilities and are familiar with the legal practice. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of resolving the case in accordance with the instructions provided and analysing the case in a versatile way, showing problem-centred resolving ability. You are familiar with the main rules and legislation related to the setting up of a company and are able to set up a company.

Materials

Lecture materials, relevant legislation; Recommended eBooks:
Villa, S. 2004. Yritysoikeus. Helsinki. WSOYPro.
Suojanen, K., Lakari, T., Savolainen, M. & Sirainen, A. 2011. Yritysoikeus ja yritystoiminnan muutostilanteiden juridiikka. Helsinki. K-S Kustannus.