CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

MGT5GOV

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject ties together the full range of legal, managerial and ethical issues which affect corporate governance best practice. It identifies the best practice principles which students can apply in their own corporate or governmental situation. The topic coverage includes the elements of corporate governance, role, composition, functions and assessment of boards and board structures, corporate social responsibility, and director remuneration. The subject builds upon the knowledge of the law and its practical application gained from MGT5ACL: Applied Corporate Law and MGT5CAC: Corporate Accountability. This subject is offered in partnership with the Governance Institute of Australia.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Paul Willard

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: IBU5GW; Students must be enrolled in LMCGR - Master of Management (Corporate Governance and Risk), or by permission of subject coordinator

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: This subject is managed and delivered by the Governance Institute of Australia. Classes normally begin 1-2 weeks after standard La Trobe semester and meet for 2.0 hours weekly for 12 weeks, depending on Governance Institute timetable. Classes may be offered in intensive block mode on weekends, depending on the Governance Institute timetable. Students may be able to take the subject online, with permission from the subject coordinator. Students are recommended to contact the subject coordinator prior to enrolling. Students are recommended to take Corporate Accountability - MGT5CAC, and Applied Corporate Law - MGT5ACL prior to enrolling in this subject. International student enrolment is limited to international students enrolled in one of the following courses: LMCGR, LMMGT, LMMEI, LMMHR, LMPM, LMMSM, LMIBUS, LZFAPA.

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Understand corporate governance regulatory regime and practices in Australia
02. Analyse corporate governance guidelines and identify the fundamental principles of good corporate governance
03. Evaluate the parameters for defining best practice in the field of corporate governance
04. Apply corporate governance best practice to different types of organisations

City Campus, 2020, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator:

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Subject coordinator to provide schedule. Subject delivered by Governance Institute of Australia. Classes normally begin 1-2 weeks after standard La Trobe semester and meet for 2.0 hours weekly for 12 weeks, depending on Governance Institute timetable. Classes may be offered in intensive block mode on weekends, depending on the Governance Institute timetable.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Individual Assignment - 2,500 words

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Examination - 3000 words

N/AN/AN/ANo70SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul Willard

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Subject coordinator to provide schedule. Subject delivered by Governance Institute of Australia. Classes normally begin 1-2 weeks after standard La Trobe semester and meet for 2.0 hours weekly for 12 weeks, depending on Governance Institute timetable. Classes may be offered in intensive block mode on weekends, depending on the Governance Institute timetable.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Individual Assignment - 2,500 words

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Examination - 3000 words

N/AN/AN/ANo70SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4