INTRODUCTION
Corporate Governance module introduces learners to the concept of company law and management of companies. This module focuses on the basic concepts of corporate governance and theory of the firm. The module looks at issues of management, finance, financial management, corporate law, economics and related subjects. The module is designed to increase the learners’ understanding of corporate governance issues.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this module learners should be able to:

1. Know and explain what corporate governance is
2. Know and explain the importance of corporate governance in the management of business
3. Know and apply the basic principles of corporate governance
4. Know and explain how corporate governance helps in the effective management of business
5. Know the officers of a company and what their functions and powers are
6. Know and explain the different committees of a company and their functions
7. Know and apply the best corporate governance practices.

COURSE CONTENT

1. Overview
 What is Corporate Governance
 Definitions and Importance of Corporate Governance
 Reputation, Competition and Corporate Governance
 Corporate Ethics
 Corporate Governance and Corporate Responsibility
 Globalization and Corporate Governance
2. Models and Mechanisms
 Models of Corporate Governance
 Mechanisms of Corporate Governance
3. Shareholders and Stakeholders
 Shareholder Rights
 Equitable Treatment
 Responsibilities of Shareholders
 Minority Shareholders’ Protection
 Stakeholder Protection
4. Board of Directors
 Structure and Independence of the Board
 Responsibilities and Duties of the Board
 Selection, Remuneration and Evaluation of the Board
 Board Committees
 The Board and the Management
5. Audit Committee
 Organization of Audit Committee
 Responsibilities of the Audit Committee
 Working with Auditors and Management
 Blue Ribbon Committee
6. Banking Corporate Governance
 Sound Corporate Governance Practices in Banking
 The Role of Public Disclosure
 Supervisors and Transparency
 Recommendations for Enhancing Bank Transparency
 Supportive Environment to Corporate Governance
7. Corporate Scandals
 Bad Corporate Practices
8. Best Practices
 Infosys Technologies
 Sony
9. Corporate Responsibility

ASSESMENT

PRESCRIBED READINGS: 

1. Monks, R., & Minow, N. (1995). Corporate governance. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell
2. Boatright, R.G (2000) Ethics and Conduct of Business , 6th ed., Pearson Prentice Hall,
Pennsylvania State University
3. Bowen, William G., Inside the Boardroom: Governance by Directors and Trustees, John Wiley
& Sons, 1994

RECOMMENDED READINGS 

1. Bushman R.M & Smith A.J.(2001) Financial Accounting Information and Corporate
Governance , Journal of Accounting and Economics

INTRODUCTION
Strategic Human Capital Management introduces learners to issues of leadership and organisational behaviour. The module highlight the structures and culture in organisations, the different approaches to different theories of organization, the relationship between motivation and theories and finally examines the concept of co-working, teamwork and group dynamics.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this module learners should be able to:
1. Explain key concepts and words underpinning leadership and organizational behavior
2. Explore organisational structure and culture.
3. Examine different approaches to management and leadership and theories of organisation.
4. Examine the relationship between motivational theories.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of working with others, teamwork, groups and group dynamics.
6. Appreciate the significance of leadership in business management

COURSE CONTENTS
1. Overview of leadership and organizational behavior
2. Organisational structures
3. Organisational cultures
4. Leadership and management theories
5. Leadership types and styles
6. Authority and Power
7. Traits of good and bad leaders
8. Motivational theories
9. Team building
10. Groups and its dynamics
11. Internal and external environment
12. Technological influences on organizational behavior

ASSESMENT

PRESCRIBED READINGS:
1. Brooks I — Organisational Behavior, Individuals, Groups and Organisation 2nd Edition
 (Prentice Hall,
2. Huczynski A and Buchanan D — Organisational Behavior: An Introductory Text (Prentice
Hall, 2000)
3. Maccoby M — Why Work: Motivating and Leading the New Generation (Simon and Schuster,
New York,

RECOMMENDED READINGS:
4. Mullins L — Management and Organisational Behavior 5th Edition (Pitman Publishing,
London, 1999)
5. Robbins S — Essentials of Organisational Behavior 4th Edition (Prentice Hall International,

INTRODUCTION
Public Finance module introduces learners to principles of public finance. By its nature, Public Finance is one of the oldest fields in Economics. The module is designed to introduce learners to a vital field in economics which has both a long standing relevance to contemporary phenomena. In essence, public finance deals with economics of taxation, public goods and externalities. It focuses on taxation, public expenditure theory, public debt and government budgeting.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this module learners should be able to:
1. Know and explain what public finance is
2. Know and explain what the fundamental aspects of public finance are
3. Know and explain what taxation is and its importance
4. Know and explain what public expenditure theory is
5. Know and explain public debt and government budgeting.

COURSE CONTENTS
1. Introduction to Public Finance
 learning outcomes and recommended texts/reading material;
 Explanation of the module : definition of key words and concepts, overview of the topics in the
module;
 Interactive question and answer session.
2. Meaning And Scope of Public Finance
3. Market Failure and the Rationale of Government Intervention
 Monopoly and imperfect competition,
 Public goods,
 Externalities,
 Asymmetric information,
 Common property resources
1. Taxation
 Overview of a good tax,
 Principles of taxation,
 Incidence of tax
2. Public Expenditure Theory
– Principles of public expenditure
– Evaluation of public expenditure
3. The Public Debt
– Public borrowing; general considerations,
– The burden of public debt
4. Government Budgeting
– Theory of government budgeting;
– Budget classification.

ASSESMENT

PRESCRIBED READINGS:
1. Graber, J. (2004) Public Finance and Public Policy, Worth, New York, U.S.A.
2. Hillman, A. (2004) Public Finance and Public Policy, Cambridge University Press, U.K.
3. Bird, Graham (2004), International Finance and the Developing Economies, Palgrave
Macmillan

RECOMMENDED READINGS:
1. Bell, Crive (2003), Development Policy as Public Finance , Oxford University Press
2. Bartlet, R, (1973). Economic Foundations of Political Power. London: The Free Press, Collier
Macmillan Publishers.

INTRODUCTION
This module introduces learners to key concepts of dissertation writing. The module guides learners on the important skills on research which are key for further studies at postgraduate level. The module focuses on the methodology used for research. It guides learners on the areas of focus during the period of topic selection. It guides learners on the process of submission and acceptance of the topic at school level and allocation of supervisors. It guides learners on the process of research proposal writing that is, the contents of a good research proposal and finally looks at the process of research writing between the learner and the supervisor.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this module learners should be able to:
 Know and explain the general and specific business problems chosen for the Dissertation and
their possible solutions at both a domestic and international level.
 Know and explain the development of a strategic perspective in the chosen business functions.
 Know and explain the development of subject-specific knowledge, understanding and skills
appropriate to effective performance at strategic management level in the areas chosen for the
Dissertation.
 Know and explain the continuing development and application of cognitive skills such as those
of analysis, synthesis, creativity and evaluation.
 Know and explain the continuing development and application of transferable skills such as
those of self-appraisal and reflection, planning and managing learning, problem solving,
communication and presentation skills, interactive and group skills.

COURSE CONTENTS
1 Research into topic area.
2 Selection of topic areas.
3 Agreement on topic areas
4 Selection of research methods.
5 Agreement on research methods.
6 Research and topic development.
7 Implementation.
8 Presentation of dissertation material.
9 Assessment.
10 Review.

ASSESSMENT

Directed research report with 50 pages – 100%

Assessment Rationale
The report will give the student the opportunity to do a substantive quantity of quality research and is
designed to test awareness of the specific business problem selected and the possible solutions and the
development of cognitive and transferable skills.

PRESCRIBED READINGS:
The bibliography for this module will depend on the topic chosen