This course examines the principles and practice of corporate governance, and provides a framework for analysing issues in the governance of corporations.Topics emphasise the roles of various stakeholders in corporate governance. Attention is also given to international corporate governance issues and the regulation of corporations in the public interest.

 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course tudents are expected to acquire a solid understanding of:

• The purpose and nature of corporations.
• Different stakeholders roles and significance in relation to corporate governance.
• The importance of regulation, markets and information in corporate governance.
• International differences and similarities in relevant institutions and developments.
• The ability to critically assess governance concerns for individual corporations.

• Class participation  10%
• Case analysis  25%
• Major essay or project  25%
• Final examination  40%

Students taking this course are expected to commit at least 10 hours a week to completing the work. This will include 3 hours per week in class and at least 7 hours a week on average (including non-teaching weeks) on course reading, research, writing and assignment work.

Classes are seminar based. Where appropriate, there will be a brief lecture to outline the main focus of the seminar discussion and to explain any background material that is not in the prescribed reading.

Each week there will be prescribed readings and key issues that are to be addressed. It is essential that you prepare thoroughly for each weekly class. Prescribed readings are the minimum reading requirement. You are expected to complete all prescribed readings and to participate in seminars by leading discussion at times and by commenting on the views expressed by fellow students.

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