CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
BUA5CG
2019
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.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA or LMMBAO to do this subject.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Corporate Governance: principles, policies and practices | Prescribed | Tricker, B, 2015, 3rd Edition | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse organisational governance practices and recommend improvements
- Activities:
- Case studies, organisational analysis tools
- 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)
02. Critically review organisations' institutional environments and their impact on organisational practices
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussions, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Examine the significance of corporate governance principles and practices including legal and professional regulation
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, case studies, guest speakers
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
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:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
05. Apply ethical, critical thinking and problem solving skills in analysing corporate governance issues at the organisational level.
- 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)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
City Campus, 2019, Week 06-10, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 06 - 07
Four 8.0 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Please refer to the MBA Student Information LMS page for days and times"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 word individual assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 2500 word individual time restricted case study | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 1500 word Individual assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |