- Degree Master
- Code: IFI715
- Credit hrs: 3
- Prequisites:
The Introduction to Corporate Governance course is designed to educate students on the principles and practices of corporate governance. The course covers topics such as the roles and responsibilities of boards of directors, legal and regulatory frameworks, and ethical considerations. The course begins by examining the importance of corporate governance in various industries and the principles of corporate governance. Students will learn about the roles and responsibilities of boards of directors, including their oversight of company strategy, risk management, and financial performance.
Master of Science (MSc)
Lectures are not based strictly on text material. Many subject areas covered in the text will be supplemented with additional material or presented in an alternative manner in class. For this reason, exams will be based on both class lectures and text material.
| content serial | Description |
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| 1 | • Overview of corporate governance - Definitions and Importance of Corporate Governance - Reputation, Competition and Corporate Governance - Corporate Governance Principles |
| 2 | • Models and mechanisms of corporate governance - Models of Corporate Governance Mechanisms of Corporate Governance Board of Directors - Structure and Independence of the Board - Responsibilities and Duties of the Board - Selection, Remuneration and Evaluation of the Board |
| 3 | • Board Committees - Audit Committee - Nomination Committee - Remuneration Committee |
| 4 | • Shareholders and Stakeholders - Shareholder Rights - Equitable Treatment - Responsibilities of Shareholders - Minority Shareholders’ Protection |
| 5 | • Corporate Governance and Control environment - Internal Control System - Internal Auditing Department - Risk management System |
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