LAW8143 : Corporate Governance and Corporate Finance
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Abdul Karim Aldohni
- Lecturer: Dr Sarah Morley
- Owning School: Newcastle Law School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To acquire specialised legal knowledge and skills in the subject matter of UK company law and corporate governance, including the basic problems which governance systems seek to address and the principal features of a range of existing governance systems with particular emphasis on the UK and US; but also via engaging in comparative study of alternative governance approaches; To acquire specialised legal knowledge and skills in the subject matter of corporate finance for public companies and the operation of the UK listed securities markets and the development of the regulatory regimes for companies raising finance on the listed capital markets in the UK; To acquire specialised legal knowledge and skills in the subject matter of corporate finance for emerging and unquoted companies and the role of venture capital and the legal structures employed by providers of private equity and crowd funding. To appreciate the links between corporate governance problems and legal and regulatory solutions and the legal and market environments for corporate finance and the role of Credit Rating Agencies.
Outline Of Syllabus
An introduction to UK Company law and the constituent organs of the company.
Directors' Legal Duties and responsibilities in UK Company law.
The basic problems that corporate governance systems seek to address, and the principal features
of the UK corporate governance systems, including discussion of the principles-based approach to
corporate governance, along with an appreciation of other systems.
The role of institutional investors in the UK and their influence on the development of corporate
governance International and EU aspects of corporate governance.
Corporate Social responsibility - role of different stakeholders in company law.
UK company law and share capital - Capital Maintenance Doctrine and Restrictions.
The principal features of the UK regime governing the admission of companies to listed
capital markets and the subsequent effect of the listing regime in particular on corporate governance.
The rules that ensures the protection of the participants in the financial markets and maintain the
stability of the markets.
The principal features of the legal structures in and markets for private equity finance for companies.
The rules governing crowdfunding and the operations of Credit rating agencies.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 60 | 1:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | MCQ – for knowledge testing |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Q&A sessions throughout the module to allow for all students to ask questions |
| Total | 70:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The teaching methods have been adapted for delivery in the post-COVID environment and are based on the presumption that in person lectures, seminars and in-person drop-in sessions will be possible but that this shall need to be supplemented by making alternative arrangements under ‘FLEX’ in case of the possibility of more limited possibilities for on Campus teaching.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 1440 | 1 | A | 100 | 24hr take home paper. Four out of eight questions (must answer 2 from part A and 2 from part B). |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 2000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The formative coursework provides students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their research skills, and their ability to understand the operation of law within the commercial environment, and present coherent arguments supported by appropriate legal basis and precedent. The formative coursework provides students with feedback in advance of the written examination, and also helps develop their legal writing capability in preparation for their Dissertation.
The unseen examination tests the demonstration of knowledge and understanding in the context of an application of skills that need to be developed over the whole module. The examination provides a means for testing students' ability to analyse, synthesise, deploy critical judgment and evaluate alternative arguments. It also allows candidates to demonstrate intended learning outcomes across a broad range of topics within the syllabus.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- LAW8143's Timetable