Corporate Governance

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CGV 8013BEF

Course Guide
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

CGV 8013BEF

Course Guide

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Course Start Date
Spr 2025
Course Level
Postgraduate
Length in Terms
1 term
Credits
6
Language
English
Fees ($) (including lab fees)
Future Terms
Quota and Schedule
Course Start Date
Course LevelLength in TermsCredits
Language
Fees ($) (including lab fees)
Future Terms
Spr 2025
Postgraduate1 term6
English

Course Leader:

Pooja SHUKLA, B.Com (Hons), M.Com (Panjab University, India); LLB (University of Mumbai, India); PG Dip. Journalism (Bombay College of Journalism, India); Chartered Secretary: ICSA (UK); HKICS HKCGI (HK); ICSI (India)

Excluded Combinations and Courses Not Allowed to be Taken Again

Excluded Combinations: CGV 8013BED

Courses Not Allowed to be Taken Again: CGV 8013BED

Aims

The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the rationale for adopting corporate governance standards, the nature and purpose of these standards, the modes for implementing good corporate governance practices, and the most important contemporary global corporate governance issues, in particular those relating to Hong Kong and China. In addition, the latest reforms and likely future developments of corporate governance standards, including an increased awareness surrounding the importance of corporate social responsibility concepts, will also be analysed to better equip students with key knowledge for their future professional careers.

Contents

The course covers the following topics:

  • Defining corporate governance and its contemporary importance
  • Global standards of corporate governance
  • Adoption of corporate governance in Asia
  • Corporate governance in China
  • The Hong Kong regulatory framework and the role of company officers in corporate governance
  • Implementation and governance controls
  • Corporate growth and sustainability
  • The role of corporate governance codes
  • Governance and the voluntary sector and non-governmental organisations
  • Managing corporate risk and ensuring corporate sustainability

Learning Support

There will be a total of 60 contact hours, including lectures and tutorials.

Assessment

The continuous assessment portion of the course accounts for 40% of the total course score, while the final examination accounts for the remaining 60% of the total course score. Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Set book(s)

There are no set books for this course.