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Module Catalogue

For information on which modules are specific to your programme, please see : Programme requirements index 2017-2018.

Curricular information may be subject to change.

EC5606 Corporate Governance and Risk

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

Three key components: (1) corporate governance; (2) risk management; and (3) financial management. Detailed content may vary year by year, but typically would include: mergers, takeovers, corporate control, governance, financial architecture, risk capital; risk in corporate and international settings; market consequences of managerial behaviour; corporate governance in family firms; financial distress and bankruptcy resolution.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass EC5601

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 lectures, 1 tutorial.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr M La Manna