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Law & Business

the strategic and functional contexts in advising the Board and leading teams in secretarial
best practice (whilst ensuring compliance with laws and regulations of Hong Kong, particular-
ly: the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), the Hong Kong Listing Rules, the Securities and
Futures Ordinance and the Hong Kong Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share
Buy-backs) and in establishing efficient internal communication of Board’s decisions and
external reporting. A further aim of this course is to develop analytical skills which will enable
students to apply the law to solve basic legal problems that may arise in Hong Kong.

LAW 321 Hong Kong Taxation
1 Term; 3 Credits

This course aims to develop an understanding of the features of taxation and the current
law relating to taxation in Hong Kong. Particular emphasis is placed upon the administration of
taxation in Hong Kong including the issue of tax returns and assessment, payment and
recovery of tax, penalties, procedures for objections and appeals. This course will also
develop a practical application of Hong Kong taxation law to corporate entities, partnerships
and individuals. A further aim of this course is to develop analytical skills which will enable
students to apply the law to solve basic legal problems that may arise in Hong Kong.
Additionally, this course will focus on current legal issues facing taxation in Hong Kong.

LAW 322 Risk and Compliance
1 Term; 3 Credits

The course aims to provide a solid introduction related to several aspects of risk and
compliance. After completing LAW 322 Risk and Compliance, students will be able to
demonstrate a sound understanding of general risk and compliance issues that arise in banks,
insurance companies, other financial institutions and listed companies. This course will
deepen students’ ability to understand the Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist
financing regime in Hong Kong. Students will develop an understanding of more specialized
areas related to internal controls and performance management as well as anti-bribery,
corruption, and fraud prevention. This course will expose students to different professional
certification schemes, with a view to increasing their employability.

LAW 323 Internship
1 Term; 3 Credits

The Internship course is an experiential learning opportunity offered by the Department of
Law and Business under the auspices of the University Industrial Attachment Office. The
course focuses on learning through working in the real-world environment with hands-on
experience guided by an Academic Supervisor from the Department and an Intern Master who
is an experienced practitioner in the relevant field. The course allows students to engage in
the daily operations in a legal or commercial workplace where students will experience the
application of legal and business knowledge in a real work environment.

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