Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
The module introduce key concepts of international corporate governance and sustainability, theoretical approaches of explaining governance and sustainability practices, mechanisms of implementing and managing corporate governance and sustainability activities. The module will familiarize students with national and international codes of governance and demonstrate the global initiatives of sustainability reporting. The module will further explain how use of governance and sustainability information can enhance decision-making at a company level and help stakeholders to assess the corporate financial and non-financial performance. Finally, the module will also outline the future of corporate governance and sustainability.
Aims
1. Introduce students to the origins of the notions and the debates in corporate governance and sustainability2. Help the students to critically investigate the rationale for sustainability in corporations and financial institutions3. Critically examine the key theoretical frameworks to the study of corporate governance and sustainability practices4. Analyse and assess the practice of corporate governance and sustainability in business units, financial markets5. Encourage students to critically appreciate the importance of both personal and professional ethics in decision-making process and moral behaviour in corporations6. Develop students¿ skills in research, both oral and written communication, and analytical and critical thinking
Intended Learning Outcomes
Critically analyse the historical origins and the evolution of the notions of corporate governance and sustainability: 1Critically analyse how corporate governance mechanisms have been developed to deal with different business ownership structures and financing systems: 1Critically assess the role and limitations of corporate governance codes and explore the link between governance mechanisms and corporate sustainability practice to enhance stakeholder accountability: 1Undertake individual research and group activities and communicate their thoughts in through both oral and written media: 1Explain corporate responsibilities, social, environmental, economic, and ethical, in society they serve and how they go about meeting these responsibilities: 1,2
- 24 hours lectures/tutorials- 50 hours directed reading and class preparation- 76 hours independent study and assessment preparation
Description of Module Assessment
1: Assignment weighted 50%Group Work Assignment 2000 wordsCorporate governance and/or sustainability exercise drawn from the core element of the module
2: Exam weighted 50%2 hour examinationAssessment 2 is a take-away exam covers the whole syllabus which will be available on KLE for 24-hours for students to answer and submit their answer via Turnitin File. Although students have been given significant time to complete this exam script, we expect most students to spend no more than 3 hours to complete and submit their answers via Turnitin (with a maximum of 3,000 words). Answers should be as accurate and concise as possible.