ACC40590 Corporate Governance & Ethics

Academic Year 2016/2017

The objective of this module is to introduce students to all major aspects of corporate governance. Students will be given an understanding of the basic concepts, theories, regulatory framework and best practice underlying corporate governance. Corporate governance principles and the application of those principles in practical situations will also be dealt with.


Students must attempt all the assessment components of a module.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, student should be able to:- Discuss corporate governance in an overall business context, including origins, definitions, and mechanisms- Explain and discuss the theories and principles behind corporate governance regulations- Outline current developments in corporate governance internationally and in the UK/Ireland- Compare and contrast corporate governance approaches internationally- Describe the role of boards, individual directors and management in companies- Discuss best practice in relation to the operation of boards and board sub-committees.

Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24

Specified Learning Activities

51

Autonomous Student Learning

75

Total

150

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Continuous Assessment: Review of lecture papers

40

Throughout the Trimester
Essay: Written essay

35

Coursework (End of Trimester)
Group Project: Group presentation

25

Throughout the Trimester

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible

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