International Corporate Governance (IBUS30002)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2019

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Overview

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Corporate governance study has grown rapidly over the last decade fuelled by high profile corporate collapses such as Enron, HIH and the Lehman Brothers. The knowledge of corporate governance has become central to companies, directors, shareholders, employees, other stakeholders, and the wider business community. Topics will include ethics and corporate governance theories, board of directors, leadership, executive compensation, institutional investors, and the importance of sound governance practices in the global economy.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Identify and explain current theories of corporate governance.
  • Evaluate the relationships between the ethics of society and the individual, and how these relationships influence the governance of corporations engaged in international business.
  • Explain the complexities involved in conducting international business within diverse business environments.
  • Identify the key elements of good governance and their role in the effective management of corporations operating in cross- cultural contexts.

Generic skills

• High level of development: oral communication; written communication; team work; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
• Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; problem solving; evaluating and synthesizing.

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MGMT20001 Organisational Behaviour
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MGMT20006 Managing the Multinational
Not available in 2019
 12.5
IBUS20001 Business in Asia
Not available in 2019
 12.5
MGMT20007 Cross-Cultural Management and Teamwork
Not available in 2019
 12.5
IBUS20002 Business in the Global Economy
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

One of:

 

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MGMT20001 Organisational Behaviour
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MGMT20006 Managing the Multinational
Not available in 2019
 12.5
IBUS20001 Business in Asia
Not available in 2019
 12.5
MGMT20007 Cross-Cultural Management and Teamwork
Not available in 2019
 12.5
IBUS20002 Business in the Global Economy
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.

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: 20 March 2025

Assessment

Additional details

  • A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50%)
  • Written assignments totalling not more than 4000 words (40%) consisting of one reflective essay due early in the semester (10%) and one long essay due late in the semester (30%)
  • Tutorial participation (10%)
  • To pass this subject students must pass the end of semester examination.

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Dates & times

Not available in 2019

Time commitment details

170 Hours

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Further information

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    Breadth TrackManagement & Leadership in Today's Global Economy
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    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.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 20 March 2025