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Anglo-American Corporate Governance
Last Updated Date:   19 June 2023


4 Units,  Semester 1

Course Description:
This seminar introduces students to the regulatory, policy, and theoretical framework that determines decision-making power and accountability within large (public) companies. The course will take a comparative perspective, with a special focus on Anglo-American law. Major topics to be covered include the purpose of corporations; the roles of boards and shareholders; corporate and managerial liability; and executive pay. The course will be conducted in a highly participative manner. All students are expected to contribute regularly to class discussions and deliver individual or group presentations.

Course Convenor: Kwa Geok Choo Distinguished Visitor Martin Petrin

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LL4507 / LL5507 / LL6507 / LLJ5507

Contact Hours: 9 sessions over 3 weeks: Three, 3hr weekly seminars

Workload: Intensive course: Wk 1 - 3; Dates: 14 Aug - 1 Sep 2023 [Mon, Wed: 6.30 - 9.30pm; & Fri: 2.30 - 5.30pm]

Mode of Assessment: Class Participation - 20% & 6-hr Take Home Exam - 80% [Release: Fri, 6 Oct 2023 (3pm); Due: Fri, 6 Oct 2023 (9pm)]

Preclusions: LL4507V/LL5507V/LLJ5507V/LL6507V Anglo-American Corporate Governance

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or common law equivalent.

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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