Unit snapshot

  • Unit type
    PG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points
    12
  • Faculty & College
    Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
  • Placement
    No

Unit description

Offers an opportunity for critical reflection on corporate governance mechanisms in the Australian legal terrain. It is designed to develop critical evaluative skills to enhance effective governance performance of bodies and individuals in corporate entities. The aim of the unit is to facilitate an innovative and integrated understanding of legal mechanisms and practices inherent in the governance of corporations, in their various forms, in the commercial and social settings.

This unit is an integral part of a selection of courses at SCU Online. Each course incorporates this unit into a complete and immersive educational experience. If you're interested in this unit, we highly recommend enrolling in one of the courses listed below.

 

Unit content

Topic 1: Acquainting with the law of corporate governance

Topic 2: Regulation, management and control of corporate bodies

Topic 3: Formative roles of the board, management and members

Topic 4: Contemporary corporate governance issues

Topic 5: Sustainability and corporate social responsibility

Topic 6: Critical reflection on corporate governance in the Australian legal terrain

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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Understand the underlying themes and issues and the key legal principles relating to corporate governance
  • Apply legal reasoning and research to generate appropriate responses to legal problems in the law of corporate governance
  • Apply critical judgment including analysis, reasoning, and appropriate, directed research to the law of corporate governance
  • Identify and comment on the policy issues which arise in various topics, including the need for law reform where the law is considered deficient

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Structured online learning

Assessment
Report: 40%
Quiz: 10%
Evaluation: 50%

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Study this unit in the following courses

This unit is a fundamental component of the full courses listed below, each designed to equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to achieve your career goals. To fully benefit from your learning experience and apply it to real-world challenges, engaging with the entire course is essential. Explore the courses that include this unit and take the next step towards your professional success.

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