Corporate Law (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The lectures will be held on a weekly basis on a variety of topics. At the same time, the student will complete learning assignments/exercises in accordance with the given schedule. The pair assignments/exercises conducted in lieu of the weekly lectures will be separately agreed upon in connection with the classes

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

Location and time

Tentatively on Fridays at 13.00, starting on September 19th.

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.

Teaching methods

Even though the course is offered during the day, the implementation is such that it can also be completed by multi-disciplinary students.The course will be completed by attending lectures (recorded) that will be provided in the form of both classroom and online lectures (webinar) as well as by independently watching online lectures provided by external parties. In addition, the course includes learning assignments and exercises and an exam.

Exam schedules

Exam from 7th to 8th November

1. reset from 14th to 15th November
2. reset from 21st to 22nd November

Completion alternatives

The use of an optional completion method is subject to a well-founded reason that will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Student workload

Student workload in hours:
face-to-face hours 12 h
virtual learning 88 h
independent pair/group work 35 h
independent study / completion of learning assignments 40 h

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.

Qualifications

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

Further information

Avoin amk 5