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Corporate Governance and Compliance

高峰進修學院
高峰進修學院
最新課程/研討會 持續進修基金課程
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課程編號
PBA60012
課程範疇
工商管理, 保險
課程程度
單元證書
開辦院校
高峰進修學院
上課時數
30
課程班別
有關課程開課日期資料，請聯絡2836 1922 | 高峰進修學院

Module Intended Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, students are expected to be able to:

  1. analyse the implementation, monitoring and promotion of the corporate governance and ethics in an organization in order to assess its corporate behaviour;
     
  2. propose policies and programmes on corporate governance for an organization in compliance with regulatory requirements; and
     
  3. evaluate effectiveness of corporate governance strategies and measures in improving business operations and promoting positive work culture and public image.

Learning Contents
  1. Introduction to corporate governance (CG)
  • Definitions of CG
  • Differences between governance and management
  • Basic concepts of CG
  • Historical development of CG
  • CG case examples
  • The importance of ethical behavior
  • Basic Theories of CG
  • Comparisons among theories
  • Relationship of CG and corporate performance
  • Elements of good CG
  • Issues of CG in the Asian context
  1. Board of Directors, board committees and company secretary
  • Board of Directors (CEO vs Chairman, structure of the board, fiduciary duties, independent directors, terms of directors, quality of directors)
  • The role of Board of Directors
  • Board’s role in strategy formulation
  • Concept of control and compliance
  • Management information/reporting
  • Board and its committees
  • Nomination committee
  • Remuneration committee
  • Audit committee
  • Company secretary
  1. Internal & external auditing, internal control, COSO framework, transparency and disclosure
  • External auditing
  • Internal auditing
  • Concept of internal control
  • COSO framework
  • The concept of risk management and risk committee
  • Accountability and transparency
  • disclosure requirements
  1. Corporate governance codes and regulatory framework
  • Legislation and regulatory framework
  • The Principles-Based Approach – UK and HK
  • UK Corporate Governance Code
  • The Rules-Based Approach – US
  • The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • OECD Corporate Governance Principles
  • ICGN Global Governance Principles
  • Codes developed by companies
  • Corporate governance for private companies – UKIoD and EVCA
  1. Shareholder rights and shareholder activism
  • Shareholder rights
  • Shareholder activism
  • Methods employed in shareholder activism
  • Demands in shareholder activism
  • The role of institutional investors
  • Stewardship code/principles of responsible investing
  1. Corporate social responsibility & ethical behaviour
  • Concept of stakeholders
  • Models of corporate social responsibility
  • Benefits from corporate social responsibility
  • Sustainability and triple bottom line
  • CSR/ESG reporting
  • Ethical theories
  • Conflict of interest
  • Code of conduct
  • Whistleblowing

 

持續進修基金課程編號

33Z137317

持續進修基金課程名稱

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE (MODULE FROM POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INSURANCE IN RISK MANAGEMENT)

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Entry Requirements:

Applicants shall

  • hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognised institution; and working full-time in related industries; OR
  • have achieved a level in relevant professional qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree; and have one year of full-time work experience in related industries.
  • Applicants with other qualifications and three years of senior-level work experience in related industries will be considered on individual merits and subject to a satisfactory admission interview.

AND

English Proficiency Requirements

If the bachelor’s degree is not from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is English, or if the relevant professional qualifications are not awarded in Hong Kong nor an English speaking country, applicants shall provide the following evidence of English proficiency:

  • an overall band score of 6.5 in IELTS; or
  • a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
  • equivalent qualifications.

 

Continuing Education Fund

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund (https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef) with the respective CEF course code listed as below:

The mother course Postgraduate Diploma in Insurance in Risk Management of the module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 6)

PBA60012 Corporate Governance and Compliance

CEF code: 33Z137317

CEF claimants would be eligible for fee reimbursement upon their successful completion of any of the module from Postgraduate Diploma in Insurance in Risk Management, with the fulfillment of both the minimum attendance requirement of 70% AND 50% or above of the overall mark for each of the module, subject to the prevailing CEF rules and procedures.

 

Enrollment
Please use the specified enrollment form and follow the "Notes to Applicants" in the form to apply for programmes.
Applicants should show the Hong Kong Identity (HKID) Card / Passport / Travel Document / or valid study visa issued by the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for enrollment.
Individual programmes may have specific admission requirements. Applicants should refer to the admission requirements of the individual programmes.
All places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Incomplete forms and forms received without payment will not be processed.

Deadline for Application
The deadline for application is 7 working days## prior to the class commencement date (The enrollment deadline might be subject to change depending on the enrollment status).

Notification of Class Commencement
Successful applicants will be notified of the class information by the contact method specified on the enrollment form at least 3 working days## before class commencement. PEAK will not be responsible for the loss of class notification sent by mail. Please contact us at 2836 1906 if you do not receive the notification before the class commencement.

Programme Fees / Receipt
For a programme commencing within 7 working days## at the time of enrollment, students are required to settle the programme fee by cash.
Programme fees paid are non-refundable, except for cases of unsuccessful applications and programme cancellation or rescheduling. Fees paid and places enrolled are also not transferable, and request for programme swapping will not be entertained.
Students will collect and sign to acknowledge collection of the receipts at the first lesson. Fees paid after the enrollment deadline may result in delay in receipt issuing. For those who have not collected the receipts during the first lesson, our staff will contact them for the receipt collection arrangement. If students choose to collect the receipt by mail, PEAK will not be responsible for any loss in mailing. Students will be required to pay an administrative charge of HK$100 for their requests for each additional receipt copy. Please send crossed cheque payable to "Vocational Training Council" with a written application to "The Programme Team" of the Institute. For enquiry, please contact us at 2836 1862.

## Working days (exclusive of Saturdays and Sundays)

Mr. John Tsang (Programme Director)
Tel: 2836 1863
Email: johntsang@vtc.edu.hk
 
Ms. Carrie Kwan (Programme Officer)
Tel: 2836 1852
Email: carriekwan@vtc.edu.hk
 
Fax: 2891 5707

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