Studying at York
International Corporate Governance - LAW00002M
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
This core module is designed to provide students with a theoretical framework in which to understand companies with particular focus on the governance and law of companies. It assesses the historical origins of core company law concepts such as the doctrine of separate corporate personality directors duties and directors authority and how these have shaped the company. Through the lens of corporate governance theories and theories of the company the module considers Anglo-American and West European corporate governance systems. It looks at key players in corporate governance the board of directors, shareholders, and outside investors and critically assesses their various roles, powers and identity. Throughout the module the normative question of what constitutes a progressive company in considered.
Module learning outcomes
At the end of this module students should be able to demonstrate:
- Critically assesses the various roles, powers and identity of key players in corporate governance
- The conceptual tools to understand the activities of companies
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback will be provided in seminars and on assessments in line with University deadlines.
Indicative reading
Essential Reading
R. Kraakman et al.,The Anatomy of Corporate Law (OUP, 2nd Edn. 2017)
L.Talbot, Critical Company Law (Routledge, 2015)
LE Talbot Great Debates in Company Law and Governance (Palgrave 2014)