bua5cg corporate governance
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
BUA5CG
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will be provided with an overview of the new and emerging field of global corporate governance. Numerous corporate failures and environmental disasters in recent times have provided a surge of interest in ensuring companies reflect not only regulatory standards but also conduct their operations to reflect community and society norms. By the conclusion of this subject you should be able to add value to your organisations through your understanding of corporate governance in a global context and of the role of the board of directors and management. Working independently, and working together with others, you will learn about corporate governance through solving business problems and develop ethical, critical thinking and problem solving skills required to add value to organisations.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Corporate Governance: principles, policies and practices | Prescribed | Ticker, B, 2012 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. In teams analyse organisational governance practices and recommend improvements
- Activities:
- Case studies, organisational analysis tools
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Critically analyse organisations' institutional environments and their impact on organisational practices
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussions, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Critically discuss the importance of corporate governance principles and practices including legal and professional regulation
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, case studies, guest speakers
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Explain the importance of good corporate governance and its role in corporate success within the broader context of the world, society and community
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, debates, case studies, guest speakers
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
05. Apply ethical, critical thinking and problem solving skills in analysing organisational problems
- Activities:
- Group discussion, debates, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
06. Apply Corporate Governance principles to organisational scenarios
- Activities:
- Case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2016, Week 49-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 49 - 51
Six 6.0 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 49 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Seminars will be scheduled as per the Subject Learning Guide on LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 word individual essay | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 2000 word individual final assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| 6000 word group project (1,500 words per student) and presentation (5 min per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |