Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility

Synopsis

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.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 2.5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

Corporate Governance
The Role of the Boards
Institutional Elements of Governance
Singapore Code of Corporate Governance
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Contemporary Issues in CSR and Business Ethics

Learning Outcome

Analyse the corporate governance structures adopted in Singapore, evaluating them against international guidelines and standards
Recommend a hypothetical client on how to comply with Singapore's Code of Corporate Governance
Appraise the role of corporate social responsibility in business
Evaluate corporate and business ethics issues
Improve critical and analytical thinking and spoken proficiency
Prepare a report with developed written proficiency
Assess the principles of corporate governance and compliance in organisations

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility