This course provides a framework for analysing issues in the governance of corporations derived from a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and issues associated with corporate governance practices and mechanisms. This is achieved by examining the nature of corporations and their environments, and the concepts, principles and practices of corporate governance. This examination is based on a public interest perspective of corporations.
Topics explore the complex interactive roles of various stakeholders in corporate governance, with some emphasis shareholders, directors and management. Attention is also given the regulation of corporations and to selected international corporate governance issues.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of the purpose and nature of corporations.
- Evaluate different stakeholders’ roles and significance in relation to corporate governance.
- Explain the importance of regulation, markets and information in corporate governance.
- International differences and similarities in relevant institutions and developments.
- Critically assess governance concerns for individual corporations and their stakeholders
Other Information
See the course outline on the College courses page. Outlines are uploaded as they become available.
Indicative Assessment
- Class participation 10%
- Case analysis 25%
- Major essay or project 25%
- Final examination 40%
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Workload
Students taking this course are expected to commit at least 10 hours a week to completing the work. This will include 3 hours per week in class and at least 7 hours a week on average (including non-teaching weeks) on course reading, research, writing and assignment work.
Classes are seminar based. Where appropriate, there will be a brief lecture to outline the main focus of the seminar discussion and to explain any background material that is not in the prescribed reading.
Each week there will be prescribed readings and key issues that are to be addressed. It is essential that you prepare thoroughly for each weekly class. Prescribed readings are the minimum reading requirement. You are expected to complete all prescribed readings and to participate in seminars by leading discussion at times and by commenting on the views expressed by fellow students.
Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3414 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4350 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1857 | 16 Feb 2015 | 06 Mar 2015 | 31 Mar 2015 | 29 May 2015 | In Person | N/A |