Governance and ethics

Description

To provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the nature, scope and complexity of corporate governance issues, including conceptual frameworks, systems and practices in Ireland and internationally, and evolving issues of concerns.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Critically evaluate the conceptual frameworks and models underpinning corporate governance discourse and practices nationally and internationally.

  2. Apply conceptual reasoning and practical knowledge to an analysis and evaluation of the relationship between corporations and society in a market economy.

  3. Apply conceptual reasoning and practical knowledge to the analysis and resolution of corporate governance issues in contemporary Ireland.

  4. Participate as a member of a management team, in the design, implementation and critical evaluation of corporate governance systems and practices in a variety of organisational contexts.

  5. Evince a critical awareness of the evolving corporate governance environment , current issues and practices, and future directions.

Credits
05
% Coursework 30%
% Final Exam 70%