Certificate in Corporate Governance

About Course

This syllabus is designed to meet global standards, integrating the G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance, US regulations (SEC, NYSE, Nasdaq, Delaware Law), EU Directives (CSRD, Shareholder Rights Directive II), and international best practices (UK Corporate Governance Code, King IV). The program prepares students to serve on boards, advise governance committees, and lead compliance functions in multinational environments.

Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Corporate Governance: Theory, History, and Global Frameworks

Module 2: Board Composition and Director Responsibilities

Module 3: Board Committees, Audit Oversight, and Financial Integrity

Module 4: Shareholder Rights and Activist Engagement

Module 5: Corporate Reporting, Disclosure, and Transparency

Module 6: Risk Oversight and Internal Controls

Module 7: Ethics, Culture, and Whistleblowing

Module 8: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Change of Control

Module 9: Strategic Risk Governance, Shareholder Activism, and M&A Oversight

Module 10: Executive Compensation, Incentives, and Clawback Governance