Learn about the principles, frameworks, and practices of corporate governance
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Credits
20
Module code
LW51007
You will learn about the principles of corporate governance. You will cover topics such as issues and good practices of companies’ governance mechanisms. This will also touch on intracompany operations and companies’ engagements with the wider community.
This module will be relevant if you want to practice company law and be able to provide professional advice on corporate governance.
What you will learn
In this module, you will:
learn about the distribution of powers within the companies’ governance mechanisms
learn the UK Corporate Governance Code and global standards
study directors’ duties, shareholder protection, and stewardship
comprehend the transparency requirements on companies and financial market integrity
discuss the function of professional gatekeepers: auditors and lawyers
explore companies’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and corporate culture
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
show the ability to explain and analyse the legal and organisational aspects of corporate governance
show an understanding of corporate governance as an inherently comparative and interdisciplinary subject
identify and assimilate material from a wide variety of legal and other sources. This will allow you to successfully engage with seminars and assessment
produce a piece of independent research with critical analyses of a corporate governance topic
provide professional advice on the design of companies' governance mechanisms and effective practices