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LAW 850 – Sustainable Corporate Governance and Financing
2014 – S1 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Susan Shearing
Contact via susan.shearing@mq.edu.au
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEnvLaw or PGCertEnvLaw or PGDipEnvLaw or MIntEnvLaw or PGCertIntEnvLaw or PGDipIntEnvLaw or MIntTrdeComLaw or PGCertIntTrdeComLaw or PGDipIntTrdeComLaw or MIntRel or MIntRelMIntTrdeComLaw or LLM in (Environmental Law or International Environmental Law) or MSocEntre or PGCertSocEntre or 42cp in LAW units at 400 or 500 level or (admission to JD and 32cp in LAW units at 800 level)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The purpose of this unit is to introduce students to new economic and legal aspects of sustainable development. Markets, regulatory strategies, taxes, financial institutions, investment approaches and the insurance industry have responded to some aspects of this global challenge. This provides the wider context for the changing role and legal obligations of the modern corporation. Corporate approaches to environmental management are studied in the light of new economic realities, requirements, risks and standards such as ISO 14001.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Identify the core principles governing the corporate governance and financing. Compare the manner in which corporate responsibility is structured in different jurisdictions.
- Critique the decision making models within the corporation and analyse the relative strengths and weaknesses of stakeholders in corporate governance
- Prepare clear and convincing written and verbal reports that defend and summarise your ideas and views
- Critique and analyse the domestic and international dimensions to accommodating sustainability practices within corporate governance and financing.
- Evaluate contemporary law on sustainability in corporate governance and financing and the manner in which such practices can be assessed and promoted by both state and non state actors.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Class Participation | 20% | 26th, 27th and 28th April 2014 |
| Research Assignment | 40% | 6th June 2014 |
| Examination | 40% | 5th May 2014 |
Class Participation
Due: 26th, 27th and 28th April 2014
Weighting: 20%
Students will be assessed on the basis of their knowledge, understanding and ability critically to evaluate the issues raised in each topic, as demonstrated through participation in class discussions, including any online discussions, and in responses to assigned questions in the seminars. Students should generally be prepared to talk about the assigned readings, provide their own assessment of those readings, and contribute to the discussion of questions and problems set in relation to these readings. Students are also encouraged to participate in discussions that extend beyond these set questions and readings through their own evaluation of the issues raised
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify the core principles governing the corporate governance and financing. Compare the manner in which corporate responsibility is structured in different jurisdictions.
- Critique the decision making models within the corporation and analyse the relative strengths and weaknesses of stakeholders in corporate governance
- Prepare clear and convincing written and verbal reports that defend and summarise your ideas and views
Research Assignment
Due: 6th June 2014
Weighting: 40%
The Research Assignment will provide students with a choice of essay questions that focus on topics and readings in the second half of the semester, but also intended to bring together the core knowledge and graduate capabilities being assessed in the unit.
Sample questions will be posted online. Students are encouraged to pursue their area of interest. In such circumstances, a one page outline of his or her topic, research methods and indicative sources should be submitted for approval before 5th May 2014.
Please refer to the iLearn page for thisunit for details of the assignment requirements.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify the core principles governing the corporate governance and financing. Compare the manner in which corporate responsibility is structured in different jurisdictions.
- Critique the decision making models within the corporation and analyse the relative strengths and weaknesses of stakeholders in corporate governance
- Prepare clear and convincing written and verbal reports that defend and summarise your ideas and views
- Critique and analyse the domestic and international dimensions to accommodating sustainability practices within corporate governance and financing.
- Evaluate contemporary law on sustainability in corporate governance and financing and the manner in which such practices can be assessed and promoted by both state and non state actors.
Examination
Due: 5th May 2014
Weighting: 40%
The Take Home Exam will consist of 4 questions covering topics and readings from the first half of the semester. Students are required to answer all 4 questions. The questions will be posted on iLearn after the OCS on 30th April 2014. The submission process will be through iLearn and instructions will be posted online with the questions.
Word length for this task is 3000 words and you are advised to distribute them reasonably evenly between the questions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify the core principles governing the corporate governance and financing. Compare the manner in which corporate responsibility is structured in different jurisdictions.
- Prepare clear and convincing written and verbal reports that defend and summarise your ideas and views
Delivery and Resources
Delivery:
The Unit is taught in External Mode only.
The OCS are held on 26-28th April 2014
These will be 3 taped lectures posted online prior to the OCS.
Technology Used:
This unit will have an online presence.
There will be 3 taped lectures online.
Resources:
- Christine Mallin, Corporate Governance, Oxford, 2012
- Other readings will be posted on iLearn
Unit Schedule
This Unit is only taught in External mode in 2013. It will use taped lectures and the three day OCS and the Schedule below provides details.
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Taped Lecture1 (10th March 2014)
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introduction to the corporation and its essential features
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taped lecture 2 (17th March 2014) |
theoretical aspects of corporate governance
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taped lecture 3 (24th March 2014) |
Stakeholders within the corporation
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ocs 26th April 2014 |
Evaluation of the governance of the corporation in australia, europe and asia
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ocs 27th April 2014 |
evaluation of stakeholders in the corporation · institutional investors · employees · ngos · financial institutions · governments
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ocs 28th April 2014 |
socially responsible investing and corporate governance
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify the core principles governing the corporate governance and financing. Compare the manner in which corporate responsibility is structured in different jurisdictions.
- Evaluate contemporary law on sustainability in corporate governance and financing and the manner in which such practices can be assessed and promoted by both state and non state actors.
Assessment tasks
- Class Participation
- Research Assignment
- Examination
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critique the decision making models within the corporation and analyse the relative strengths and weaknesses of stakeholders in corporate governance
- Critique and analyse the domestic and international dimensions to accommodating sustainability practices within corporate governance and financing.
- Evaluate contemporary law on sustainability in corporate governance and financing and the manner in which such practices can be assessed and promoted by both state and non state actors.
Assessment tasks
- Class Participation
- Research Assignment
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Prepare clear and convincing written and verbal reports that defend and summarise your ideas and views
- Critique and analyse the domestic and international dimensions to accommodating sustainability practices within corporate governance and financing.
- Evaluate contemporary law on sustainability in corporate governance and financing and the manner in which such practices can be assessed and promoted by both state and non state actors.
Assessment task
- Examination
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify the core principles governing the corporate governance and financing. Compare the manner in which corporate responsibility is structured in different jurisdictions.
- Critique the decision making models within the corporation and analyse the relative strengths and weaknesses of stakeholders in corporate governance
- Prepare clear and convincing written and verbal reports that defend and summarise your ideas and views
Assessment tasks
- Class Participation
- Research Assignment
- Examination
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify the core principles governing the corporate governance and financing. Compare the manner in which corporate responsibility is structured in different jurisdictions.
- Critique the decision making models within the corporation and analyse the relative strengths and weaknesses of stakeholders in corporate governance
Assessment task
- Research Assignment
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critique the decision making models within the corporation and analyse the relative strengths and weaknesses of stakeholders in corporate governance
- Prepare clear and convincing written and verbal reports that defend and summarise your ideas and views
- Critique and analyse the domestic and international dimensions to accommodating sustainability practices within corporate governance and financing.
- Evaluate contemporary law on sustainability in corporate governance and financing and the manner in which such practices can be assessed and promoted by both state and non state actors.
Assessment tasks
- Class Participation
- Research Assignment