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ACC40750

Academic Year 2024/2025

Role, Responsibilities and Effectiveness of Boards/Directors in Practice (ACC40750)

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 role and functioning of boards of directors, including structural aspects of boards, and processes and dynamics that define effective boards; (iii) to the role and composition of nomination committees and the process of recruiting and selecting non-executive directors; and (iv) to the respective roles of executive and non-executive directors, including personal attributes, board processes and structures required to fulfill the role of director.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

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

* Understand the role of the board and board committees in practice
* Appreciate best practice in relation to the functioning of boards of directors
* Understand the role of the nomination committee, including key elements in undertaking a formal recruitment and selection process for non-executive directors
* Understand the respective roles of executive and non-executive directors and board dynamics, in both practical business management and board governance contexts.

Indicative Module Content:

Role and Responsibilities of boards in practice
Business Ethics, Corporate Culture and the Board
Board composition, succession and Behavioural aspect of boards
Technology governance

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 sub 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): 2 Hour End of Trimester Final Examination
 Week 14 Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

80

 Yes
Group Work Assignment: Group Assignment Module 4 Week 10 Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

10

 Yes
Group Work Assignment: Group Assignment Module 5 Week 12 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 each assignment

Name Role
Mrs Elizabeth Knight Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Matt Kavanagh Tutor
Ms Ros O'Shea Tutor
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