Corporate Law

Course	V-802-BULA
Semester	20241
ETCS	7,5
Core	No

Year	1. year
Semester	Spring 2024
Level of course	6. Second cycle, advanced
Type of course	Elective
Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
Schedule	No schedule found.
Lecturer	Andri Fannar Bergþórsson Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson Heimir Örn Herbertsson Hulda Kristín Magnúsdóttir
Content
The purpose of the course is to provide students with a basic knowledge of theories and concepts of Company law (50%), Competition law (20%), Stock market law (20%) and Debt collection procedure (10%).  Main legal principles, judgements and decisions of authorities and courts in the field are explored.  Special attention is given to various forms of legal documents that are used in business practice.
Learning outcome - Objectives
Collection of facts, concepts, theories and techniques acquired by students. The student should: - have gained a basic understanding of the general legal principles in the fields of company law, competition law, stock market law and debt collection procedure The ability to apply knowledge to different tasks. At the course´s completition, students will have an overview of legal practice in company law, competition law, stock market law and debt collection procedure, and a basic understanding of how to respond to situations and legal complications that can arise in business practice. The ability to apply knowledge and skills. The student should: - be able to apply his/her knowledge and skills within a chosen field of profession and/or in further studies. - students should be able to act independently and take reasoned decisions on the correct course of action.
Course assessment
Reading material
No reading material found.
Teaching and learning activities
Lectures on theory, explanation of approaches, techniques and responses to questions from students. The teaching methods rely on the students’ active participation and good preparation.
Language of instruction	Icelandic