Corporate Governance: Basics and Insight

Corporate Governance: Basics and Insight, An Introductory Course to Corporate Governance.

Corporate Governance: Basics and Insight

Course Objective

This course is designed to provide:

• Introductory knowledge and skills required to understand the meaning of corporate governance.
• Understanding on the scope of corporate governance
• Knowledge on the difference between corporate governance and general management.
• Knowledge on the principles of corporate governance
• Provide an insight into good corporate governance practices in selected companies.
• Understanding on the Enron Corporation corporate governance scandal
• The basis and benefits of seeking good corporate governance.

Course Outcome

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

a) Demonstrate understanding of the meaning and scope of corporate governance.

b) Distinguish between corporate governance and general management

c) Appreciate the need and benefits of good corporate governance

d) Advise against poor corporate governance

e) Gain knowledge for undertaking a higher course in corporate governance

What You Will Study

1. Corporate Governance: Definitions and Theories
2. Approaches to Corporate Governance
3. The Difference Between Corporate Governance and Management
4. The Scope of Corporate Governance
5. Principles of Good Corporate Governance
6. Benefits of Good Corporate Governance
7. Good Corporate Governance Practices in Selected Companies
8. Result of Poor Corporate Governance
9. Case: The Enron Corporation

Benefits

• Downloadable Video Lessons
• Downloadable Audio/Text Lessons
• Study at Your Own Pace
• Unlimited Access
• Opportunities for Studying Higher Courses