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LAWS5036 – Modern Corporate Governance
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Dr Hannah Harris
Contact via via iLearn
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(80cp in LAW or LAWS units) or (130cp including (MMCC2014 or MAS214) or (BUSL250 and BUSL301) or (BUSL251 or ACCG2051)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
What exactly is a corporation? Who's interests do corporations serve? How should corporations be held responsible for social or environmental harms? These are just some of the questions this course addresses. Corporations are powerful and complex legal creations with immense influence over society, economy, politics and environment. In this advanced unit, students will build on existing knowledge of business organisations and corporate law to gain deeper insight into how corporations govern themselves and how they are regulated by external actors, both in Australia and internationally. Students will engage in research and critical analysis of existing corporate governance strategies and the laws that govern corporate interactions, advancing their understanding of the actors and organisations that impact corporate governance, including: corporate boards, corporate regulators, auditors and stock exchanges. This course provides an opportunity to explore concepts such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental and Social Governance (ESG), and Business and Human Rights. Students will analyse the relationships and legal obligations between corporations and their shareholders, creditors, employees and customers. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Understand and convey key concepts related to corporate governance and corporate regulation.
- ULO2: Describe and analyse the context in which corporate governance policies and practices operate
- ULO3: Examine alternative corporate law and regulatory models and assess their application
- ULO4: Review and critique existing corporate law and regulatory strategies domestically and internationally
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Online and participatory tasks | 15% | No | Weeks 1 - 12 inclusive |
| 3 online quizzes | 45% | No | 23 August; 13 September; 18 October |
| Research Essay | 40% | No | 8 November - 5pm |
Online and participatory tasks
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 36 hours
Due: Weeks 1 - 12 inclusive
Weighting: 15%
A series of online engagement activities and zoom tutorial discussion
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand and convey key concepts related to corporate governance and corporate regulation.
- Describe and analyse the context in which corporate governance policies and practices operate
- Examine alternative corporate law and regulatory models and assess their application
- Review and critique existing corporate law and regulatory strategies domestically and internationally
3 online quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 1.5 hours
Due: 23 August; 13 September; 18 October
Weighting: 45%
Multiple choice quizzes assessing key concepts
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand and convey key concepts related to corporate governance and corporate regulation.
- Describe and analyse the context in which corporate governance policies and practices operate
Research Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 70 hours
Due: 8 November - 5pm
Weighting: 40%
A research essay exploring an important aspect of modern corporate governance
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Examine alternative corporate law and regulatory models and assess their application
- Review and critique existing corporate law and regulatory strategies domestically and internationally
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
All required resources will be provided online through iLearn.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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