Principles of Company Law
6 Credits (ECTS)
Principles of Company Law
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Module Description
In this course, learners will be introduced to the general notions, objectives, and organs involved in companies set up under Malta’s Companies Act.
The aim is to provide a solid understanding of the legal framework and practicalities of how a company operates and is administered in Malta.
Learners will familiarize themselves with terms, concepts, requirements, and procedures, with a particular emphasis on the application of the law.
Furthermore, learners will develop their practical knowledge of the function of a company as a legal structure for conducting business.
By the end of the course, learners will have gained valuable insights into the operations and administration of companies in Malta.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess
- a pass in English Language and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).
- Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at:
- Candidates wanting to improve their employability opportunities.
- Candidates wanting to progress to higher qualifications in the areas of management.
Career Paths
This programme aims to help you develop essential work skills and behaviours that are needed for you to secure and sustain meaningful employment, as well as to help you progress towards managerial positions.
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment
- Project Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Module Intake Dates
October 2024
Additional Info
Reading for the entire Foundation Certificate in Management as presented in this brochure costs €1,500.*
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a 70% refund of the cost through the ‘Get Qualified’ scheme.**
Due to the modular structure of the course, you may also opt to take individual modules as stand-alone. The entry requirements still apply.***
*Prices are applicable to students who reside in Malta at the time of applying.
**Terms and conditions apply.
*** For the price of individual modules, please contact the IDEA Academy team.
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Comprehend of the major core topics of Company Law in Malta; including the legal nature of the company as a business structure, the legal implications of separate corporate personality, limited liability and legal protection of shareholders.
- Distinguish between the type of companies and between business forms.
- Have a deep practical understanding of the process behind incorporation of companies.
- Identify the roles, duties and obligations of Directors and company officials stemming from the Company Law.
- Differentiate between different capital structures and different share classes and distinguish between ownership and control.
- Understand the duty of company officials to file required documents with the Registrar of Companies and the consequences of failure to do the same.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have been exposed to the following:
- General Principles of Company Law.
- Incorporation.
- Capital.
- Meetings and Resolutions.
- Corporate Events.
- Corporate Governance.
- Duties and obligations.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Identify legal representation and examine different corporate structures.
- Illustrate process related to Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), pledging of securities, changes in share capital & maintenance of share capital.
- Fully understand the implications of insolvency and know how to apply winding up procedures.
- Examine key violations of the company law; · Discuss basic procedures related to board meetings, annual and extraordinary general meetings.
- Fully understand the importance of keeping financial records and accounts as a means of protecting the rights of shareholders and creditors.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
The learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to benefit from assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials etc.