DIPLOMA IN CORPORATE LAW - University of Johannesburg

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THE DIPLOMAThis programme seeks to provide itsparticipants with an overview of themost important practical aspects ofcorporate law. The new CompaniesAct has brought about significantchanges to corporate law in SouthAfrica. Participants are exposed to thelatest developments in the field. Legalpractitioners, company secretaries andcorporate advisers will find this courseof particular value.The programme extends over oneyear on a part-time basis. Lectures arepresented in English, but students mayparticipate and write the examinationin Afrikaans.As company law encompasses sucha broad field, it forms the main focusof the course. Attention is also givento close corporations and their futurerole. In addition, the course touches onaspects of partnerships and businesstrusts.MODE OF PRESENTATIONThe programme combines the benefitsof guided and structured self-studywith those of approximately 35 hoursof contact tuition and interaction withother participants. Highly experiencedpractitioners provide further insightthrough guest presentations. Thelectures are presented on selectedThursdays, from 09:30 to 15:30.PROGRAMME OVERVIEW• The new Companies Act: objectives,interpretation and general features• Types of companies andincorporation• Company groups• Corporate disclosure andcompliance• Corporate governance, including- Directors- Auditors- Company secretaries• Director liability• Remedies and enforcement incompany law• Corporate finance basics• Shares and share transfers• Public offerings of shares• Distributions, share repurchasesand financial assistance• Company contracts• Insider trading• Fundamental transactions,including:- Schemes of arrangement andcompromises- Takeovers and mergers- Asset disposals• Business rescue• Liquidation• Close corporations• Partnerships• Business trustsPROGRAMME LEADERThe programme leader for this diplomais Prof Kathleen van der Linde.
ADMISSIONTo be considered for admission to theprogramme you should have either:• any bachelor’s degree, or• any equivalent qualification onNQF 6 levelParticipants who do not hold a lawdegree may find it difficult to keep upunless they have career exposure tocompany law. Prospective participantswill be subjected to a selection processand numbers will be limited.PRESCRIBED MATERIALThe programme fee includes allprescribed material.ASSESSMENTThere will be a four-hour writtenexamination in November 2012. Anassignment will be required during July2012.FEES 20121. Non-refundableadministration feesOnly new applications R350ICT levy *R650Registration fee *R5502. Tuition fee R10 100*2012 fees to be confirmedAPPLICATIONThe closing date for applications is15 November 2011.The completed application form andapplication fee must be sent to:The RegistrarUniversity of JohannesburgPO Box 524Auckland ParkJohannesburg, 2006Please attach a certified copy of yourID document/passport, and certifiedcopies of your previous qualificationsto your application form.NB: Foreign applicants shouldcontact the Faculty for other relevantrequirements.ADMINISTRATIVE ENQUIRIESApplication forms and more details onthe programmes are available from theFaculty of Law.Please contact the Faculty for moreinformation on the programme:011 559 3739/2328Email: excurlaw1@uj.ac.za;ppullen-lalla@uj.ac.zaForeign students pay an internationallevy of R750*.Students need to adhere to the setdeadlines for payment of all fees.
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