Corporate Governance
About This Course
This course provides MBA students with a comprehensive understanding of corporate governance and the role of boards of directors in modern organizations. It explores board responsibilities, governance structures, leadership oversight, strategic decision-making, financial supervision, compliance, and ESG considerations. Through practical cases and real-world governance scenarios, learners develop the knowledge and skills required to evaluate governance practices and address complex governance challenges.
Learning Objectives
Understand the roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes of boards of directors.
Evaluate different corporate governance models, theories, and structures and their practical implications.
Analyze board dynamics and the relationships between directors, executives, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
Examine how boards oversee leadership, organizational strategy, executive performance, and major corporate transactions.
Identify and address key legal, financial, managerial, ethical, and behavioral governance challenges.
Apply corporate governance principles to real-world organizational cases and different business contexts.
Evaluate governance practices from global and organizational perspectives, including board diversity, shareholder activism, executive compensation, compliance, sustainability, and ESG.
Material Includes
- Syllabus
- Orientation Video
Requirements
- Review the provided learning materials and corporate governance concepts and models.
- Develop an understanding of board structures, governance principles, leadership oversight, strategic decision-making, financial oversight, compliance, and ESG considerations.
- Complete and submit the required coursework/assignment.
- The assignment should demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes and meet the specified assessment criteria.
- Assessment type: Coursework
- Required word count: 4,000–6,000 words
- Successful completion of the assignment is required to achieve a pass for the unit.
Target Audience
- MBA students seeking to develop advanced knowledge of corporate governance and board practices.
- Entrepreneurs and business owners who need to understand effective governance structures and board responsibilities.
- Current and aspiring executives and senior managers preparing for leadership or board-level roles.
- Private equity and venture capital professionals involved in evaluating companies and investment opportunities.
- Consultants, advisors, and professionals working with organizations on strategy, governance, and organizational performance.
- Professionals who anticipate serving on boards or working closely with boards of directors and senior leadership teams.
Curriculum
Purpose and Foundations of Corporate Governance
This module introduces the fundamental purpose of corporate governance and examines the roles of
shareholders, management, and boards of directors. Learners explore major corporate governance theories
and the evolution of governance practices and standards in modern organizations.
Building an Effective Board
This module focuses on the structure and effectiveness of boards of directors. It examines director selection,
onboarding, board composition, roles and responsibilities, and the dynamics that influence board
effectiveness. Learners explore practical cases involving board formation and organizational governance.
Board Leadership and CEO Oversight
This module examines the board's role in executive leadership and CEO oversight. It covers CEO appointment,
dismissal, compensation, performance evaluation, and succession considerations. Learners also explore how
boards interact with and intervene in executive leadership decisions.
Board Strategy and Major Corporate Transactions
This module explores the board's involvement in organizational strategy and major corporate decisions.
Learners examine board participation in strategic planning and oversight of mergers, acquisitions, business
sales, and other significant corporate transactions through practical governance cases.
Financial Oversight, Compliance, and ESG
This module focuses on the board's responsibilities for financial reporting, organizational compliance, risk
oversight, and corporate accountability. It also examines organizational culture, sustainability, and ESG
considerations, helping learners understand the board's role in responsible and sustainable corporate
governance.
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Material Includes
- Syllabus
- Orientation Video
