COMMGMT 7011 - Corporate Governance and Globalisation (M)
North Terrace Campus - Trimester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code COMMGMT 7011 Course Corporate Governance and Globalisation (M) Coordinating Unit Adelaide Business School Term Trimester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed at first lecture Course Staff
Dr. Cristina Neesham
Location: Level 10, 10 Pulteney St
Telephone: 0405 554 616
Email: cristina.neesham@adelaide.edu.au
Course Website: www.myuni.adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding- Provide an understanding of the systems and practice of governance in corporations
- Compare the current Australian practice with global systems of corporate governance and analyse the issues of globalisation and regionalisation
- Explore monitoring mechanisms, and analyse the effects of government regulations and current reforms of corporate governance
- Provide an understanding of the impact of corporate, professional and national cultures on corporate leadership and governance
- Discuss the roles and performance of boards and CEO-board relationships
- Examine reasons for and governance lessons from corporate failures, and approaches to assessing governance effectiveness
Communication Skills - Provide students with the opportunity for continuing development of good inter-personal and communication skills, which is widely recognised as important for all graduates
- Develop students’ abilities to work in groups, make a group presentation and write a management report
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. Knowledge and Understanding objectives listed above The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. Students are required to research a corporate failure and report on the reasons for failure and provide recommendations An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. Individual Assignment requires practical recommendations to ensure corporate failure would not happen again given the same circumstances. Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. Seminar Leadership and Report is a group assignment that would require these skills. A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. Active use of online sources is encouraged. A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. Leadership qualities are developed in group assignments and professional endeavour is emphasised in all course tasks. An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. There will be a focus on corporate responsibility for global business issues and theory throughout the course. -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Text Books
Corporate Governance (Paperback), 2006 (or 2003)
Authors: Colley, Doyle, Logan and Stettinius
Publisher - McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 978-0071464000
International Business: The Challenges of Globalisation, 2007
Authors: Wild, Wild, Han and Rammal
Publisher – Pearson Australia. ISBN: 9780733974724.Recommended Resources
Bainbridge, S. (2008) The New Corporate Governance in Theory and Practice. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Hill, C.W.L., Cronk, T. & Wickramasekera, R. (2008) Global Business Today: An Asia-Pacific Perspective.
Homann, K., Koslovski, P. & Luetge, C. (2007) Globalisation and Business Ethics. Hampshire, UK: Ashgate Publishing Company.
Monks, R. A. G. & Minow, N. (2008) Corporate Governance. (4th edn.) Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons.
Stiglitz, J. (2007) Making Globalization Work. New York: WW Norton & Co.
Tricker, R. I. (2009) Corporate Governance: Principles, Policies and Practices. Oxford: Oxford University Press. -
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Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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