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Research School of Accounting · ANU College of Business and Economics
This course has two elements: (1) it examines the principles and practice of corporate governance, and provides a framework for analysing issues in the governance of corporations; and (2) it examines key areas of research in corporate governance. The first element 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 on shareholders, directors and management. Attention is also given to the regulation of corporations and to selected international corporate governance issues.
Typical assessment may include, but is not restricted to, class participation, assignment(s), quizzes and examination(s) as appropriate to assess the learning outcomes of the course.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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 onaverage on course reading, writing and assignment work. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions and to lead discussion on assigned questions. The reading load typically comprises the equivalent of two to four journal articles per week, in addition to the BUSN8045 reading requirements. Other Information This course is taught alongside BUSN8045. Students enrolled in this course are required to attend the BUSN8045 lectures in addition to a one-hour seminar each week. Although students do not formally enrol in BUSN8045, they will be granted access to the BUSN8045 course materials alongside the prescribed readings for BUSN8145. This course is only available to students enrolled in Master of Accounting (Advanced) or a Doctoral degree within the College of Business and Economics.
Information about the prescribed textbook (if any) will be available via the Class Summary.