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
Intended Learning Outcomes
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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Assignment - 2,500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Examination - 3000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Assignment - 2,500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Examination - 3000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |