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Title | CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | ||
Code | ACFI320 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr G Giorgioni Finance and Accounting G.Giorgioni@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 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 |
24 |
6 |
30 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 120 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 2: Final Written Unseen Examination Assessment Type: written exam Duration: 2 hours Weighting: 50% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty appli | 2 | 50 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1: Group Report Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 3000 words Weighting: 50% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous | 0 | 50 |
Aims |
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The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the history and development of corporate governance and the key principles and systems that underpin corporate governance today. It also provides the opportunity to assess the practical application of corporate governance systems across major international organisations based on UK regulation. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) understand the need for corporate governance and the reasons for its continued development; |
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(LO2) understand the key principles within corporate governance frameworks, with specific reference to the UK Corporate Governance Code; |
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(LO3) be able to critically analyse and discuss the corporate governance arrangements for several types of organisation. |
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(S1) Organisational skills |
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(S2) Communication skills |
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(S3) International awareness |
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(S4) Lifelong learning skills |
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(S5) Ethical awareness |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Lecture Teaching Method: Seminar There are the following non-modular requirements: Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: Ethical awareness Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills Skills / attributes: International awareness Skills / attributes: Communication skills Skills / attributes: Organisational skills |
Syllabus |
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History and development of Corporate Governance; Relevant theories of Corporate Governance, e.g., Agency Theory; Regulation of corporate governance Leadership - The Board of Directors; Effectiveness – governance and boardroom practice Accountability – reporting to shareholders and external audit Remuneration – directors and senior executives Relations with shareholders Governance outside listed companies |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |