Corporate LawLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: HL00BD40
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Hannu Juntunen
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
Operating in a workplace
Sustainable development
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
Contract Law
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.
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
- Hannu Juntunen
Groups
-
HTL21S1Liiketalouden tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
-
HTLTALBFinancial Management-Business, Business Administration
-
HTLTALFFinancial Management-Financial, Business Administration
-
ZJA23SHAvoin amk, lita
-
HTL21SIYLiiketalouden tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
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
Operating in a workplace
Sustainable development
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
Materials
Lecture materials, relevant legislation. The recommended books:
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
The course will be completed by attending lectures 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 as well as classroom pair/group assignments.
Exam schedules
Two (2) of the learning assignments will be assessed in accordance with the assessment criteria and scale and they will have an effect on the overall grade. If both or one of the learning assignments receives a failing grade, a resit exam will be arranged online. The first resit exam will open on Friday, 8 December 2023 at 7:00 and close on Sunday, 10 December 2023 at 18:00. The second resit exam will open on Friday, 15 December 2023 at 7:00 and close on Sunday, 17 December 2023 at 18:00. Retake will be possible during that time without a time limit.
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
The learning assignments will mainly consist of court cases related to the application of legislation and the preparation of documents. Two (2) weeks have been reserved for completing each learning assignment so that the assignment will open and close at a specified time.
Student workload in hours:
face-to-face hours 22 h
virtual learning 38 h (including an online exam)
independent pair/group work 35 h
independent study / completion of learning assignments 40 h
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.
Further information
Written feedback on the learning assignments every 3 to 4 weeks after the expiry of the time limit given for returning the assignment. The pair/group assignments conducted or presented during the class will be reviewed and feedback will be received on them during the class, and they also involve self and peer assessment.
Evaluation scale
0-5
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
Contract Law
Enrollment
01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 21.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
- Hannu Juntunen
Groups
-
HTL20S1Liiketalous
-
HTLTALBFinancial Management-Business, Business Administration
-
HTLTALFFinancial Management-Financial, Business Administration
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
Operating in a workplace
Sustainable development
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
Materials
Lecture materials, relevant legislation. The recommended books:
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
The course will be completed by attending lectures 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 as well as classroom pair/group assignments.
Exam schedules
Two (2) of the learning assignments will be assessed in accordance with the assessment criteria and scale and they will have an effect on the overall grade. If both or one of the learning assignments receives a failing grade, a resit exam will be arranged online. The first resit exam will open on Friday, 13 January 2023 at 7:00 and close on Sunday, 15 January 2023 at 18:00. The second resit exam will open on Friday, 20 January 2023 at 7:00 and close on Sunday, 22 January 2023 at 18:00. Retake will be possible during that time without a time limit.
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
The learning assignments will mainly consist of court cases related to the application of legislation and the preparation of documents. Two (2) weeks have been reserved for completing each learning assignment so that the assignment will open and close at a specified time.
Student workload in hours:
face-to-face hours 22 h
virtual learning 38 h (including an online exam)
independent pair/group work 35 h
independent study / completion of learning assignments 40 h
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.
Further information
Written feedback on the learning assignments every 3 to 4 weeks after the expiry of the time limit given for returning the assignment. The pair/group assignments conducted or presented during the class will be reviewed and feedback will be received on them during the class, and they also involve self and peer assessment.
Evaluation scale
0-5
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
Contract Law
Enrollment
01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 21.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 37
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
- Sanna-Maria Klemetti
Teacher in charge
Hannu Juntunen
Groups
-
HTLTALBFinancial Management-Business, Business Administration
-
HTLTALFFinancial Management-Financial, Business Administration
-
HTL20IYBachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management
-
ZJA22SHAvoin AMK, lita
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
Operating in a workplace
Sustainable development
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
Materials
Lecture materials, relevant legislation. The recommended books:
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
The course will be completed by attending lectures that will be provided online lectures (webinar) as well as by independently watching online lectures provided by external parties. In addition, the course includes learning assignments and exercises as well as classroom pair/group assignments.
Exam schedules
Two (2) of the learning assignments will be assessed in accordance with the assessment criteria and scale and they will have an effect on the overall grade. If both or one of the learning assignments receives a failing grade, a resit exam will be arranged online. The first resit exam will open on Friday, 13 January 2023 at 7:00 and close on Sunday, 15 January 2023 at 18:00. The second resit exam will open on Friday, 20 January 2023 at 7:00 and close on Sunday, 22 January 2023 at 18:00. Retake will be possible during that time without a time limit.
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
The learning assignments will mainly consist of court cases related to the application of legislation and the preparation of documents. Two (2) weeks have been reserved for completing each learning assignment so that the assignment will open and close at a specified time.
Student workload in hours:
virtual learning 135 h (including an online exam)
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.
Further information
Written feedback on the learning assignments every 3 to 4 weeks after the expiry of the time limit given for returning the assignment. The pair/group assignments conducted or presented during the class will be reviewed and feedback will be received on them during the class, and they also involve self and peer assessment.
Evaluation scale
0-5
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
Contract Law