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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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LB5231 - Corporate Responsibility and Governance

Credit points:03
Year:2021
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
Administered by:College of Business, Law & Governance

Subject Description

    This subject firstly introduces students to a foundation on ethics and what ethics actually means and then, by way of practical examples and case studies, builds an appreciation and understanding of good governance practice in modern organisations

Learning Outcomes

  • evaluate contexts within which differing sustainable business performance methods should be integrated and applied
  • research and apply established concepts to solve business and professional practice problems
  • apply independent ethical judgement and initiative in solving differing business problems creatively
  • apply independent ethical judgement and initiative in solving business problems for differing audiences using clear and fluent written communication

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (55%) - Individual
  • Written > Action plan - (45%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CO5129

Availabilities

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 21, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 11 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 15 Feb 2021 to Saturday, 15 May 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Dale Wadeson
Lecturer(s):
MR Ian Kirkwood
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive)

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 22, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 24 Jun 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 31 May 2021 to Saturday, 28 Aug 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Dale Wadeson
Lecturer(s):
MR Vizak Gagrat
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive)

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 23, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 07 Oct 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 13 Sep 2021 to Saturday, 11 Dec 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Dale Wadeson
Lecturer(s):
MR Vizak Gagrat
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive)

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 05 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 12 Jul 2021 to Friday, 15 Oct 2021
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Adrian Kuah
Lecturer(s):
DR Tilak Doshi
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive)

Townsville, Study Period 3, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 04 Feb 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 04 Jan 2021 to Friday, 19 Feb 2021
Face to face teaching:Saturday, 09 Jan 2021 to Sunday, 31 Jan 2021 (9-5pm Sat 9th & Sun 10th January, 9-5pm Sat 30th & Sun 31st January 2021)
Coordinator(s):
DR Dale Wadeson
Lecturer(s):
MR Douglas Dunstan
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.

Study Period 1, External

Census date:Thursday, 25 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Dale Wadeson
Lecturer(s):
MISS Andrea Cotten
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 0 Hours - Other
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU