The module introduces students to corporate governance and accountability processes.
Module will run
Occurrence
Teaching period
A
Spring Term 2022-23
Module aims
The module introduces students to corporate governance and accountability processes.
Module learning outcomes
Explain the functions of corporate governance and the responsibilities and duties of corporate directors.
Compare, contrast and evaluate corporate governance and accountability processes.
Module content
Corporate governance
Accountability through regulation, trust and market relationships
Case studies of governance failure
Critical perspectives on the above
Indicative assessment
Task
% of module mark
Essay/coursework
100
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task
% of module mark
Essay/coursework
100
Module feedback
Module assessment reports to students are written by the module leader for all assessments (open and closed) and placed on the VLE after the Board of Examiners has received the module marks.
The timescale for the return of feedback will accord with TYMS policy
Indicative reading
Goergen, M. (2018). Corporate Governance: A Global Perspective 1st ed. Cengage.