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Global Corporate Governance (MGMT90038)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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Firms face complex problems of governance and increasing scrutiny. The course will explain the function and features of corporate governance and key corporate governance theories. It will analyse the roles of board members and why good corporate governance practices are important for businesses. In particular, the course will discuss the implications of board membership composition for firms; why independent directors on boards are crucial; how committees are structured; the distinctive function of a CEO and Chairman, among others. It will also highlight corporate governance in an era of 'social responsibility'.
Intended learning outcomes
Appropriately apply these theories, models and ideas to different scenarios as presented in case studies and class materials
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- High level of development;
- Oral and written communication;
- Collaborative learning & team work;
- Problem solving;
- Application of theory to practice;
- Interpretation and analysis;
- Critical thinking; and
- Receptiveness to alternative ideas.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry to Master of International Business, Master of Human Resource Management, Master of Commerce (Management), Master of Commerce (Marketing), Master of Management and Master of Management (Human Resources). (MC-MGTS, MC-MGMT, MC-MGTHRES, MC-MGMTHRE, MC-COMMGT, MC-COMMKT).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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3500 word individual assignment. Due 3 weeks after the last session.
| During the examination period | 50% |
3000 word group assignment and 15-20 minute in-class presentation (normally 3-4 students per group). To be submitted and presented late in the semester
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Class participation
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
3000 word group assignment and 15-20 minute in class presentation (normally 3-4 students per group). To be submitted and presented late in the semester.
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Helen Hu Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 Hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 - Semester 2
Coordinator Christopher Stewart Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 Hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018
Time commitment details
This subject is taught weekly over 36 hours. Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of International Business Course Master of Management Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of International Business Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of International Relations Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of International Relations - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022