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Course Information
BUS558 Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility
Jul 2023 Semester

GENERAL

Instructor: A/Prof Huong Ha

Contact: huongha@suss.edu.sg

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course presents the concepts and fundamentals of corporate governance which deals
with how corporations are directed and controlled. This area rose to prominence in the light
of major financial scandals in the USA and recent cases in other countries. Many countries
around the world (including Singapore) have issued Codes of Corporate Governance. The
Code of Corporate Governance 2018 of Singapore notes that the role of Board includes the
assessment and management of risk and also mandates the Board to consider
sustainability issues as part of its strategic formulation. The course provides students an
opportunity to explore corporate social responsibility and its importance to corporations
today.

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Knowledge & Understanding (Theory Component)

1. Analyse the corporate governance structures adopted in Singapore, evaluating them

against international guidelines and standards
2. Recommend a hypothetical client on how to comply with Singapore's Code of
Corporate Governance
3. Appraise the role of corporate social responsibility in business
4. Evaluate corporate and business ethics issues

Key Skills (Practical Component)

1. Improve critical and analytical thinking and spoken proficiency

2. Prepare a report with developed written proficiency
3. Assess the principles of corporate governance and compliance in organisations

TOPICS
1. Corporate Governance
2. The Role of the Boards
3. Institutional Elements of Governance
4. Singapore Code of Corporate Governance
5. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
6. Contemporary Issues in CSR and Business Ethics

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COURSE TEXT

No assigned textbook readings provided.

COURSE OUTLINE

Seminar Date Topic

1 14 Aug 2023 Corporate Governance
Monday The Role of the Boards
(7:00 pm –
10:00 pm) Read materials on canvas
Watch chunked lecture
Read seminar slides

Class activity:
 In-class group discussions
 Class activities
 Case analysis
2 28 Aug 2023 Institutional Elements of Governance
Monday Singapore Code of Corporate Governance
(7:00 pm –
10:00 pm) Read materials on canvas
Watch chunked lecture
Read seminar slides

Class activity:
 In-class group discussions
 Class activities
 Case analysis
3 11 Sep 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Monday Contemporary Issues in CSR and Business Ethics
(7:00 pm –
10:00 pm) Read materials on canvas
Watch chunked lecture
Read seminar slides

Class activity:
 In-class group discussions
 Class activities
 Case analysis

COURSE METHODOLOGY

The course will be conducted in a seminar mode with a mix of lecturing, discussions, group
exercises and debates.

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COURSE ASSESSMENT

Assessment Mode Type Max Mark Weightage Date Due

Assignment 1 Individual 100% 10% Refer to Canvas
- Pre-Course Quiz
Assignment 2 100% 25% Refer to Canvas
- Group-Based Assignment Group
(GBA)
Assignment 3 Individual 100% 15% Graded in-class
- Class Participation (PTC)
End-of-Course Assignment Individual 100% 50% Refer to Canvas
(ECA)

Assessments are to be submitted via Canvas before the date and time due above.