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LAW80005 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn

Duration

One Semester or equivalent

Contact hours

36 hours

2020 teaching periods

Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 2
Dates: 3 Aug 20 - 1 Nov 20 Results: 8 Dec 20 Last self enrolment: 16 Aug 20 Census: 31 Aug 20 Last withdraw without fail: 18 Sep 20

Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
3 Aug 20 - 1 Nov 20

Results:
8 Dec 20

Last self enrolment:
16 Aug 20

Census:
31 Aug 20

Last withdraw without fail:
18 Sep 20

Prerequisites

75 Credit Points

Corequisites

Nil

Aims and objectives

This unit aims to provide students with an opportunity to apply the frameworks, concepts and roles of corporate governance, compliance and control within the context of managing risk across the organisation. Students will utilise the tools and techniques used for auditing and reporting as applied to risk management in an organisational setting. This unit provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge in a range of industries, including education, religious organisations, healthcare and superannuation industries.

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate the process frameworks for corporate governance.

2. Apply knowledge of current research methods and challenges regarding corporate governance.

3. Demonstrate integrity, ethical conduct, accountability, respect and a developing awareness of professional practices and cultural norms in a global and sustainable context.

4. Work collaboratively in teams to manage corporate governance projects.

5. Reflect on problem solving and decision making among people with different disciplinary perspectives.

Courses with unit

This unit is part of the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship (AGSE) suite of courses

Unit information in detail

- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.

Teaching methods

Face to Face Mode:

(Block mode): Scheduled hours 4x8 hour blocks plus 4 hours blended.

Other Student workload: Other activities including independent study and assessment tasks for a total of approximately 150 hours.

Assessment

1. Assignment (Individual) 10-20%

2. Project (Group) 40-50%

3. Reflection Report (Individual) 30-50%

General skills outcomes

During this unit students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:

problem solving skills
analysis skills
communication skills
ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and
ability to work independently
Group work

Content

Duties to act with care and diligence, in the best interests of the company, and for a proper purpose
Duty to avoid conflicts of interest
The nature of risk management and compliance and the impact across the organisation
Risk and compliance models
Compliance, legislative and regulatory framework
Social responsibility and responsiveness – the law and ethics
Implications of international risk and compliance frameworks and principles for multinational organisations
Codes of practice, principles, standards and recommendations to manage risk
Risk auditing and reporting frameworks, requirements and practices

Study resources

- Reading materials.

Reading materials

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.