2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS5677M Corporate Governance

15 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Prof. K. Keasey
Email: kk@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Dec to 31 Dec (1mth) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module candidates will be able to understand:
- the nature of governance in the public sector - its history, development and current status. Special emphasis will be given to governance in the health sector;
- the role, function, characteristics and dynamics of boards, directors and top teams;
- Clinical Governance;
- different organisational structures and their associated governance issues.

Skills outcomes
Candidates will have had the opportunity to develop the following skills through this module:
- to critically link theory and practice by applying conceptual tools for thinking;
- to apply theoretical knowledge in order to give insight and organisational contributions;
- to work and learn in a team;
- to analytically underpin organisational and governance decision-making processes.

Syllabus

Areas covered will include:
- an introduction to organisational and governance structures including the history, development and current status;
- how this operates in the health sector;
- Governing Boards, Directors and Top Teams;
- Clinical Governance and aligned issues;
- case studies and relevant scenarios.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	3	8.00	24.00
Private study hours			126.00
Total Contact hours			24.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Background reading: 50 hours;
Coursework: 76 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative feedback will be provided through interactive discussion, and presentation of case study work and practical exercises in the seminar sessions. Outside of the workshops, as well as regular email communication, students will be encouraged to utilise the VLE for group discussions, questions to the tutor and feedback.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	3,000 words. Assignment will be submitted approximately six weeks after the end of the module	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Assignment will be submitted approximately six weeks after the end of the module

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 25/02/2013

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