Unit of Study ACCT6015 Corporate Governance (2025)

Unit description

The unit introduces students to corporate governance practices, regulations and guidelines. The abuses and excesses in global financial markets and the exponential growth of institutional investors have transformed the roles of shareholders, managers, and directors of publicly held companies. This unit critically analyses how modern corporate governance has evolved, the trends and changes taking place and the likely impact of those changes. Students develop skills in solving advanced and emerging corporate governance problems and communicating this information in organisations.

Unit content

Module 1: Corporate governance and management: An introduction

Module 2: Partnerships, regulations and models in corporate governance

Module 3: Corporate risk management and the role of the board

Module 4: The governance of listed and non-listed companies around the world

Module 5: Inside the boardroom: Membership and leadership

Module 6: Evaluation and effectiveness of boards.