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ACC40740

Academic Year 2024/2025

Governance and Regulatory Framework (ACC40740)

Subject:
Accountancy
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
8
Module Coordinator:
Dr Margaret Cullen
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module seeks to introduce directors and prospective directors (i) to the practical application of governance theories in context of different types of organizations, ownership structures and related stakeholder base (ii) to the legal and regulatory framework for companies and directors; and (ii) to directors legal and ethical responsibilities.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

* Appreciate corporate governance in an overall business context, including origins, definitions, mechanisms, theories, and international developments
* Understand the legal context in which boards of directors operate
* Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of directors

Indicative Module Content:

Introduction to Corporate Governance Paradigms and Practice
Regulatory framework for directors
Legal Duties and Responsibilities of Companies and Directors

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

60
Autonomous Student Learning

90
Total

174

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module comprises three underlying modules, delivered by three lecturers. Students can therefore expect varied approach to teaching and learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (Open Book): Final Trimester 2 hour examination. Week 14 Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

90

 Yes
Group Work Assignment: Group Assignment Module 2. Week 7 Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

10

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students are provided with written feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of their assignment

Name Role
Mrs Elizabeth Knight Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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