Corporate Governance

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CGV B813F

Course Guide
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

CGV B813F

Course Guide

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Course Start Date
Spr 2026
Course Level
Postgraduate
Length in Terms
1 term
Credits
10
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 2026
Postgraduate1 term10
English

Course Coordinators:

  • Dr Erin So Pik-ki, BSSc, MPhil (CUHK); MCG (HKMU); PhD (CityU of HK); Certified ESG Analyst; CMA
  • 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: CGI (UK); HKCGI (HK); ICSI (India)

Course Developers:

  • Victor Lee Cheuk-lam, HKMU (Units 1–4)
  • Dr Erin So Pik-ki, HKMU (Units 5–8)

Excluded combinations and courses not allowed to be taken again
Excluded combinations: CGV B813; CGV B898; CGV B898F
Courses not allowed to be taken again: CGV B813

Aims
The overall aims of this course are to develop students' knowledge of corporate governance principles and practices in depth; equip students with the knowledge and skills to make recommendations to a company's board of directors on corporate governance issues; introduce formal and informal methods to enhance boardroom performance; and prepare students to anticipate and address future concerns in corporate governance in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, and around the globe.

Contents

This course covers the following topics:

  • Governance in management decisions
  • Regulatory requirements on corporate governance
  • Roles, duties and powers of the board
  • Psychology and dynamics of the board
  • Culture and the board
  • Non-financial reporting
  • Board and senior executive evaluation
  • Risk management and internal control

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

Assessment
Assessment for this course involves two assignments, class participation and one examination.

Online requirement
This course is supported by the Online Learning Environment (OLE). Students can find the latest course information from the OLE. To access the OLE, students will need to have access to the Internet. The use of the OLE is required for the study of this course.

Equipment and software
Students will need access to a personal computer with an Internet connection.

Set book(s)
There are no set books for this course.