ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue

The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND REGULATION
Code KMGT694
Coordinator Ms S Green
Finance and Accounting
Sue.Green@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:

 

Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           50

100

150
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Weekly    32       
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Weekly    20       
Assessment 3 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Weeks 2, 3, 5 & 7    20       
Assessment 4 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Weeks 4 and 6    14       
Assessment 5 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Week 8    14       

Aims

This module provides students with an international emphasis on the links between governance and corporate performance. It explores how good governance contributes to the strategic objectives of performance and control. An emphasis is placed upon how governance structures can promote good decision making and performance and increase the accountability of directors and managers;

The module also addresses the regulation of governance. Key external regulations affecting organisations, including international tax and international law, are considered as they impact international organisational and governance structures;

Other topics addressed include: the roles of corporate governance; governance structures; the nature of corporate ownership; board structures; monitoring and remuneration of Directors; governance regulation; comparative international governance practices and ethics and governance.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate understanding of the role of governance;

(LO2) Apply and critically appraise the link between governance and performance;

(LO3) Critically evaluate varying board structures and governance structures;

(LO4) Assess the significance of director remuneration and monitoring;

(LO5) Explain and critically evaluate varying international governance practices;

(LO6) Appreciate the role of ethics in governance;

(LO7) Critically analyse key issues in international tax and international law;

(LO8) Appreciate the importance of shareholder and creditor protection.

(S1) Communication Skills: Students will have opportunities to develop written and oral communication skills through group discussions, in-class presentations and coursework. This will be assessed by written assignments, reports, the dissertation and short individual and group presentations.

(S2) Problem Solving and Decision Making: Students will be challenged to think critically about organisational issues and dilemmas. They will do this by gathering and synthesising information, analysing alternative perspectives and options and presenting a considered opinion or course of action in their course assessment.

(S3) Numeracy Skills: Students will learn to apply financial and statistical techniques. These are developed as part of the modules covering finance, accounting, economics and econometrics.

(S4) Information and Communication Technology Skills: Students will have opportunities to improve their ICT skills. Students will demonstrate skills in the use of software applications including word processing, visual presentations, data bases, econometric packages, spreadsheets and using the internet for information searches in the course of researching and presenting coursework.

(S5) Group Working and Networking Skills: In class assignments for students will require them to work in groups and manage the interaction and relationships with other group members. In doing so, they will gain experience in negotiation, persuasion, influencing and managing conflict. Furthermore, students will be required to engage with fellow students and external business contacts in establishing a networked resource for the exchange of ideas and the development of future business relationships.

(S6) Personal Effectiveness: This applies to all modules where students will be encouraged to think critically about theory and practice and to challenge and critique assumptions about management, economic and financial theory.

(S7) Time management. This applies to all modules of the programme and is relevant for planning scheduled work and meeting assessment deadlines. This will be evident in the students’ independent management of their assignments and coursework and by meeting coursework deadlines.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules)
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 7.

Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules)
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 13.


Syllabus

 

The role and context of corporate governance;

Ownership;

Board structures and monitoring of directors;

Director remuneration and monitoring;

Regulation of governance;

International governance practice;

Ethics and governance;

International tax and international law.


Recommended Texts

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