There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Theories of corporate governanceLegislation, regulation and corporate governance codesDevelopment of UK corporate governance practicesModels of corporate governanceCorporate scandals and corporate cultureFunctions of the corporate boardBoard effectiveness and diversityBoard sub-committeesAccountability, audit and riskCorporate governance reporting and disclosureContemporary issues of governanceThe role of stakeholders and corporate social responsibilityInternational and transnational approaches to corporate governance

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate alternative theories and current developments in corporate governance.

LO2: Discuss, interpret and evaluate complex challenges and contemporary issues involved in corporate governance and communicate conclusions both orally and in writing.

LO3: Collaborate in a ‘working group’ and prepare, present and discuss a board paper in the context of a simulated corporate boardroom and reflect on the skills developed from the experience.

LO4: Critically analyse the problems and issues relating to corporate governance in an international context.