BUSM 7019 Corporate Governance and the Global Environment
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 200795
Coordinator Dominic Mcloughlin Opens in new window
Description Corporate governance is the set of processes, policies and laws affecting the way a firm is directed, administered or controlled. This unit examines corporate governance systems and how these may contribute to sustainable enterprise. Models of corporate governance are analysed, and decision-making processes are evaluated in various economic and social contexts. The unit also introduces the institutions of the legal system, with particular emphasis on domestic and international corporations law.
School Business
Discipline Business Management
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Equivalent Subjects LGYA 8690 - Governance and Ethics
Incompatible Subjects LAWS 7009 - Commercial Law
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 2755 Master of Business Administration, 2762 Executive Master of Business Administration.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Essay | 1,000 words max. | 30 | N | Individual |
Case Study | 1,000 words max. | 30 | N | Individual |
Final Exam | 2 hours | 40 | Y | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Clarke, T. (2012), International Corporate Governance, Routledge, UK.
Teaching Periods