BUS301 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Unit Code
BUS301
Level
Undergraduate
Campus
Brisbane | Sydney
Prerequisites
LAW101
Credit Points
10
Overview
Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility further you’re understanding and ability to apply theories and concepts of knowledge in the areas of ethics and social responsibility. You develop and advance their understanding of the fundamental links in today’s business environment between the concepts of corporate governance, ethics, and social responsibility. You must critically analyse ethical issues that arise in the business environment, attend to requirements for transparency in corporate governance, and assess the impact of policy formulation and implementation on stakeholders’ interests and rights.
Associated Degrees
Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Duration | AQF Level
One Semester | Level 7
Core or elective Subject
☒ core subject
☐ elective subject
☐ other (please specify below):
Study Modes
√ Face to face on site
√ Full-time
√ Part-time
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of different Ethical, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility frameworks used in business
- Critically reflect on the impact of ethical values on decision making and Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility behaviour in an organisation
- Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to the importance of culture and intercultural communication in the ethics of decision-making and Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility behaviour
- Present critical accounts for the application of ethical theory to issues related to Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility in contemporary business contexts
Assessment
AIIHE uses a variety of assessment tools to guide and assess each student’s achievement of their learning outcomes. In this subject there will be in–class activities intended to support you to engage in and reflect on your learning journey and understanding of the subject. You will also undertake assessment tasks related to your skills development, your effective engagement in group work and delivery of collaborative outcomes, including a written report and an oral presentation.
Summary of Assessment
- Students must attempt all assessment tasks, and at least a mark of 50% in total, to pass this subject.
- Assessment in this subject is consistent with and informed by the AIIHE Assessment Policy and Procedure.
| Assessment Task | Due Date | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Report Project Proposal |  Week 3 | 20% |
| Assessment 2: Mid Submission | Week 6 | 30% |
| Assessment 3: Final Submission | Week 12 | 50% |
Learning Resources
AIIHE will update the topic coverage of the subject and the available relevant learning resources at the time of subject delivery. In the interim, AIIHE provides the following indicative list of relevant reference material. AIIHE also subscribes to eLearning Resources through the Canvas portal, and where relevant material is available, AIIHE will seek to source reference material from this system for staff and student access.
Prescribed text
- Shaw, W.H., Barry, V., Muntean, D., Issa, T., Ilott, G. and Catley, B. (2021) Moral issues in business. 4th edn. Melbourne: Cengage Learning Australia.
- Becker, C.U. (2023) Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility & Corporate Governance. London: Routledge.
Texts and References
- Clarke, T. (2023). International Corporate Governance. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
- Bhinnekawati, R. (2017) Corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. Abingdon: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
- Haski-Leventhal, D. and Cooperrider, D. (2025) Strategic corporate social responsibility. 3rd edn. London: SAGE Publications.
- Lawrence, A. and Weber, J. (2023) Business and society: Stakeholders, ethics, public policy. 17th edn. New York: McGraw Hill.
- Du Plessis, J., Hargovan, A. and Harris, J. (2024) Principles of contemporary corporate governance. 5th edn. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Tricker, B. (2025) Corporate governance: Principles, policies, and practices. 5th edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Recommended Reading
- Chandler, D. (2023) Strategic corporate social responsibility: Sustainable value creation. 6th edn. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications