LAW5357 Corporate governance and directors' duties
Faculty of Law
LAW5357 Corporate governance and directors' duties is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Monash Law Chambers. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review LAW5357.
Requisites
Before LAW5357
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5357
No unit lists LAW5357 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081; and
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in or before 2026 must have completed a minimum of 72 credit points of study.
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in 2027 or later must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points of study.
Overview
This unit will explore a range of recent trends and issues in corporate governance from an international perspective. Key areas discussed in this unit include:- the link between corporate scandals and corporate law reform; comparative corporate governance; institutional investor activism and shareholder stewardship; takeovers and the regulation of executive pay. In addition, the unit will examine the fundamental role occupied by the board of directors in modern corporate governance, including the rise of independent directors and the duties of directors and officers in Australia and elsewhere. It will also consider recent Australian corporate governance developments, such as the 2019 Banking Royal Commission (Hayne Commission).
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Class participationDemonstration10%
- Group work presentationPresentation10%
- Class quizQuiz / Test20%
- Written assessmentWritten60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Gain a critical understanding of recent developments in corporate governance and directors’ duties, both in Australia and internationally.
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to corporate governance and directors' duties.
- 3
Conduct group research in relation to recent developments in corporate governance and directors' duties based on knowledge of appropriate research principle and methods.
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to corporate governance and corporate law reform.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit comprise a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5357 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5357?
LAW5357 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5357 offered?
In 2027, LAW5357 runs in Semester 1 at Monash Law Chambers.
Does LAW5357 have an exam?
No. LAW5357 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5357?
LAW5357 is part of Commercial and corporate law; and Public sector governance and regulation.