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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Corporate Governance and Value Assurance | |||
| Reference | SUM404 | Version | 3 |
| Created | May 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2012 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | December 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To evaluate and appraise appropriate interventions, practices and processes in respect to corporate governance and value assurance controls. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Synthesise and evaluate a range of corporate governance controls in order to describe and advise on business impact. |
| 2 | Critically analyse and evaluate the role and impact of Corporate Social Responsibility policies and actions in the energy Sector. |
| 3 | Propose and generate appropriate measurement techniques for the assessment of performance in relation to specific aspects of corporate governance and value assurance. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Value Assurance and Protection, corporate governance and shareholder value, fraud awareness, competition law and professional practice, conduct and duty of care, due diligence, Corporate & Social Responsibility (CSR), The Bribery Act, Ethics, gifts and hospitality; industry based, real world case studies and scenarios. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| The module is delivered in Distance Learning Mode by self directed web-based learning materials supported by on-line tutorial support and discussion forums. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 70 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 80 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | Normally a longitudinal assessment involving topic discussion forums (20%) and a group presentation (20%). | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 3 |
| Description: | An individual written piece of work. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| In order to pass the module students must achieve 40% or greater in each component. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% or greater |
| B | 60% or greater |
| C | 50% or greater |
| D | 40% or greater |
| E | 35% or greater |
| F | Less than 35% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| This module is a core part of MSc Commercial Practice for the Energy Sectors and may also be delivered as a stand-alone study package. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dando,N. and Raven, W., 2009, Living up to our values: developing ethical assurance, Institute of Business Ethics. |
| 2 | Monks, R. A., 2011, Corporate governance, Wiley. |
| 3 | Benn, S. and Bolton, D., 2011, Key Concepts in Corporate social responsibility, California: Sage Publications. |
| 4 | O’Shea, E., 2011, The Bribery Act 2010: A practical guide, Jordan Publishing. |