Details for Governance, Law and Ethics

This subject deals with governance principles and policies for corporations, not-for profit organisations, schools and churches. It considers both the legal aspects of governance and ethical and theological perspectives.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: LEA550
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Duane Van Vuuren

Prerequisites

Nil

Awards offering Governance, Law and Ethics

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

The course deals with governance principles and policies for corporations, not-for profit organisations, schools and churches. It considers both the legal aspects of governance and ethical and theological perspectives.

Outcomes

Explain the historical, legal, ethical and theological contexts of governance.
Critically evaluate governance arrangements in organisations.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the role of boards, and knowledge to function effectively as a board member, to work with boards, and to develop and evaluate boards.
Assess current policy debates about governance, especially in relation to not-for-profit organisations, schools and churches.
Contrast various models of governance, and critique governance structures and processes.

Subject Content

Principles - History
Principles - Theories of Governance
Principles - Law
Principles - Ethical and Theological perspectives on Governance
The Board, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Policies - Some Governance Models
Policies – Governance arrangements in Corporations, NGOs and Churches
Policies – Risk Management
Policies – Being a Director
Practices – Fraud Prevention and Audit
Practices - Board Development and Evaluation
Practices – NFPs, Schools, Churches

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face-to-Face
Online
Intensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Quiz (20%)
Role-play (10%)
Project (20%)
Exam (50%)

Prescribed Text

Tricker, B. Corporate Governance Principles, Policies and Practices 4th Edition. Oxford: OUP, 2019.

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