Corporate Governance – 2024S2

Note: this subject is suitable for students currently undertaking the Graduate Certificate or within the Phase 1 learning stage of the Graduate Diploma courses. Please check the subject outline for more information on this subject prior to enrolling.

Class timetable (AEST/AEDT)

Group 1
Lectures: Tuesday 12:00 PM / Discussion: Thursday 12:00 PM
Group 2
Lectures: Tuesday 12:00 PM / Discussion: Wednesday 5:30 PM
Group 3
Lectures: Monay 1:30 PM / Discussion: Wednesday 12:00 PM

Students will be able to choose their study group from Monday 22 July until Friday 23 August - Access the guide from the Institution Page of Blackboard Learning Management System after finalising subject enrolment.

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 situations. It builds upon the knowledge of the law and its practical application gained from Applied Corporate Law OR Public Law and Government.
 
The subject includes the following:

1. Elements of corporate governance
2. Role and function of boards
3. Board performance assessment
4. Composition of the board
5. Board structures
6. Shareholder influence and rights
7. Ethics and governance
8. Corporate social responsibility
9. Director and executive remuneration
10. International models of corporate governance
11. Sector models of corporate governance
12. Review and exam preparation