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This course will discuss corporate governance from comparative and legal policy perspectives. It is aimed at affording students a firm understanding of the theories of Corporate Governance, national systems of corporate governance, Board Structures and Composition, Director Liability, Executive pay and shareholders’ Rights.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 25 credits (12.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Course Aims: The course is aimed at affording students a firm understanding of the following: 1. Definition and international importance of corporate governance 2. Theories of Corporate Governance 3. National systems of corporate governance. 4. Board Structures and Composition 5. Director liability 6. Executive pay 7. Shareholders? Rights Main Learning Outcomes: The course is aimed at affording students a firm understanding of the following: 1. Definition and international importance of corporate governance 2. Theories of Corporate Governance 3. National systems of corporate governance. 4. Board Structures and Composition 5. Director liability 6. Executive pay 7. Shareholders? Rights Content: The course is aimed at affording students a firm understanding of the following: 1. Definition and international importance of corporate governance 2. Theories of Corporate Governance 3. National systems of corporate governance. 4. Board Structures and Composition 5. Director liability 6. Executive pay 7. Shareholders? Rights
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: Three hour exam. Students must answer 3 questions out of 7 (100%). Resit: Normally, no resit is available.
Each student must write two timed answers to past exam questions of their choice. Each student will receive individual feedback on each of their essays.
Feedback will be provided on the feedback form within three weeks from the date of submission.
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