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Corporate governance 853


 
Module code GIA 853
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Gordon Institute of Business Science
Module content

The purpose of this elective course is to introduce, at the level of the organisation, the concepts of corporate governance, risk management and performance measures to achieve corporate objectives and comply with regulatory and other obligations.

The first part of the course deals with questions of governance and risk. The focus is on the role of the board as the central player in the organisation’s governance system and as the custodian of its integrity and sustainability. This provides the framework for the rest of the course and understanding that the role of the board is crucial.

The second part focuses on the measures of performance with respect to such factors as finance, markets, innovation, legislative and regulatory compliance and environmental impact.
Module credits 9.00
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 28 contact hours per semester
Language of tuition English
Academic organisation Gordon Institute of Business S
Period of presentation Semester 1 or Semester 2
The information published here is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

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