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    This course covers concepts of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. It will examine corporate governance structures in Singapore and how organizations can comply with the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance. Topics will also include the role of boards, institutional governance elements, and contemporary CSR and business ethics issues. The course will be taught through seminars involving lectures, discussions, group exercises and case studies. Students will complete assignments individually and in groups, including a pre-course quiz, group project, class participation, and end-of-course paper.

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    This course covers concepts of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. It will examine corporate governance structures in Singapore and how organizations can comply with the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance. Topics will also include the role of boards, institutional governance elements, and contemporary CSR and business ethics issues. The course will be taught through seminars involving lectures, discussions, group exercises and case studies. Students will complete assignments individually and in groups, including a pre-course quiz, group project, class participation, and end-of-course paper.

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    This course covers concepts of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. It will examine corporate governance structures in Singapore and how organizations can comply with the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance. Topics will also include the role of boards, institutional governance elements, and contemporary CSR and business ethics issues. The course will be taught through seminars involving lectures, discussions, group exercises and case studies. Students will complete assignments individually and in groups, including a pre-course quiz, group project, class participation, and end-of-course paper.

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    Course Information
    BUS558 Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility
    Jul 2023 Semester

    GENERAL

    Instructor: A/Prof Huong Ha


    Contact: [email protected]

    COURSE DESCRIPTION

    This course presents the concepts and fundamentals of corporate governance which deals
    with how corporations are directed and controlled. This area rose to prominence in the light
    of major financial scandals in the USA and recent cases in other countries. Many countries
    around the world (including Singapore) have issued Codes of Corporate Governance. The
    Code of Corporate Governance 2018 of Singapore notes that the role of Board includes the
    assessment and management of risk and also mandates the Board to consider
    sustainability issues as part of its strategic formulation. The course provides students an
    opportunity to explore corporate social responsibility and its importance to corporations
    today.

    COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    Knowledge & Understanding (Theory Component)

    1. Analyse the corporate governance structures adopted in Singapore, evaluating them


    against international guidelines and standards
    2. Recommend a hypothetical client on how to comply with Singapore's Code of
    Corporate Governance
    3. Appraise the role of corporate social responsibility in business
    4. Evaluate corporate and business ethics issues

    Key Skills (Practical Component)

    1. Improve critical and analytical thinking and spoken proficiency


    2. Prepare a report with developed written proficiency
    3. Assess the principles of corporate governance and compliance in organisations

    TOPICS
    1. Corporate Governance
    2. The Role of the Boards
    3. Institutional Elements of Governance
    4. Singapore Code of Corporate Governance
    5. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
    6. Contemporary Issues in CSR and Business Ethics

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    COURSE TEXT

    No assigned textbook readings provided.

    COURSE OUTLINE

    Seminar Date Topic


    1 14 Aug 2023 Corporate Governance
    Monday The Role of the Boards
    (7:00 pm –
    10:00 pm) Read materials on canvas
    Watch chunked lecture
    Read seminar slides

    Class activity:
     In-class group discussions
     Class activities
     Case analysis
    2 28 Aug 2023 Institutional Elements of Governance
    Monday Singapore Code of Corporate Governance
    (7:00 pm –
    10:00 pm) Read materials on canvas
    Watch chunked lecture
    Read seminar slides

    Class activity:
     In-class group discussions
     Class activities
     Case analysis
    3 11 Sep 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
    Monday Contemporary Issues in CSR and Business Ethics
    (7:00 pm –
    10:00 pm) Read materials on canvas
    Watch chunked lecture
    Read seminar slides

    Class activity:
     In-class group discussions
     Class activities
     Case analysis

    COURSE METHODOLOGY

    The course will be conducted in a seminar mode with a mix of lecturing, discussions, group
    exercises and debates.

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    COURSE ASSESSMENT

    Assessment Mode Type Max Mark Weightage Date Due


    Assignment 1 Individual 100% 10% Refer to Canvas
    - Pre-Course Quiz
    Assignment 2 100% 25% Refer to Canvas
    - Group-Based Assignment Group
    (GBA)
    Assignment 3 Individual 100% 15% Graded in-class
    - Class Participation (PTC)
    End-of-Course Assignment Individual 100% 50% Refer to Canvas
    (ECA)

    Assessments are to be submitted via Canvas before the date and time due above.

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