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Global Corporate Governance (MGMT90038)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Prof Helen Hu - hehu@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Prof Helen Hu - hehu@unimelb.edu.au
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
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand how the interaction of governments and NGOs impacts on relations between international firms and their stakeholders;
- Understand the importance of reputation risk for international firms and how it can be managed;
- Understand how international firms have identified and responded to governance failure;
- Understand how the aligning of ethics, environmental responsibility with strategic decision making in an international firm can enhance long term value;
- Analyse and synthesise different theories, models and ideas relevant to issues of governance in an international context;
- Appropriately apply these theories, models and ideas to different scenarios as presented in case studies and class materials;
- Critically evaluate usefulness of the different theories, models and ideas in addressing problems of international governance.
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: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 9 April 2024
Assessment
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Class participation
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Group assignment (groups of 2-3)
| Second half of the teaching period | 25% |
Group presentation (groups of 2-3)
| Second half of the teaching period | 15% |
Take home examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Class participation
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Group assignment (groups of 2-3)
| Week 9 | 25% |
Group presentation (group of 2-3)
| From Week 10 to Week 11 | 15% |
Individual research essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Helen Hu Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36hrs (one 3-hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Prof Helen Hu - hehu@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Helen Hu Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36hrs (one 3-hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Prof Helen Hu - hehu@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
This subject is taught weekly over 36 hours. Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester.
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
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 - 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.
- 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: 9 April 2024