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UNIT CODE: BIS302

BUSINESS ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE

UNIT DESCRIPTION

In this unit we introduce students to concepts of business ethics and the elements of good corporate governance. The unit discusses the role of corporate officers and associated obligations, expectations, and responsibilities. It identifies and discusses the instruments and institutions responsible for maintaining good governance such as the ASX, ACCC, ASIC, and APRA. Students also explore and discuss the difference between ethics, morals, and values and actively consider a range of moral and ethical dilemmas.

STUDENT WORKLOAD + DELIVERY MODE

TIMETABLED HOURS

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RECOMMENDED PERSONAL HOURS

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TOTAL WORKLOAD HOURS

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STUDY LOAD

3 Hours per week

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5 Hours per week

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8 Hours per week

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Full time 

MODE OF DELIVERY

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This unit will be offered to students in the following mode/s:

+ Face-to-face (Domestic and International) 

+ Online (Domestic)

OVERVIEW

Award Course

Bachelor of Business Accounting

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Area

Business

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Unit Duration

12 Weeks

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Weekly Attendance Pattern

3 hour session

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Unit Level

300

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Unit Weighting

6 Credit Points

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Unit Type

Core Unit

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Pre-Requisites

N/A​

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Co-Requisites

N/A

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Work Integrated Learning

No

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Describe the principles of good corporate governance including the role of boards and directors and the rights and responsibilities of shareholders

  • Describe the obligations and expectations of corporate and company officers

  • Identify the key instruments, institutions, and legislation responsible for ensuring and maintaining good corporate governance

  • Describe and discuss key concepts and theories associated with the study of ethics and their application to contemporary business

  • Describe and discuss the differences between ethics, morals and values

  • Identify and critically assess the implications of ethics and good corporate governance in the realisation of strategic business aims and objectives

ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE

ASSESSMENT TASK

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  • Assessment 1: Portfolio Report

  • Assessment 2: Case Study Analysis

  • Assessment 3: Final Exam

  • Assessment 4: Engagement with the Process 

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