By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate core principles and the strategic importance of corporate governance
• Compare global governance models and adapt them to their organizational context
• Analyze the roles and responsibilities of boards, auditors, and senior management
• Design and implement effective governance frameworks and policies
• Apply international standards on transparency, disclosure, and stakeholder engagement

• Board Members
• Senior Management and Directors
• Legal and Compliance Officers
• Internal and External Auditors

1. Overview of Corporate Governance

• Definition and scope of corporate governance
• Essential governance principles
• Global philosophies and codes of conduct
• The macro governance landscape

2. Models and Mechanisms of Governance

• Shareholder Wealth Maximization vs. Corporate Wealth Maximization
• Global governance models (US, UK, Germany, Japan)
• Role and composition of boards and committees
• The audit committee’s influence

3. Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities

• Shareholder rights and director duties
• Chairman, corporate officers, and auditors
• Institutional investors and minority stakeholders
• OECD and global frameworks

4. Board Structures and Dynamics

• Unitary vs. two-tier board models
• Independence and evaluation of board members
• Remuneration and selection processes
• Governance diagnostics and system analysis

5. Policy Frameworks and Ethical Considerations

• Ethical foundations of governance
• Corporate policies for risk management
• Regulatory expectations and compliance

6. Disclosure and Transparency

• Financial and operational disclosures
• Remuneration reporting
• Managing related party transactions
• Access to accurate and timely information

7. Internal and External Governance Controls

• Role of internal control environments
• Legal and audit frameworks
• Risk-based decision-making
• Preventing governance failure

8. Case Studies in Corporate Governance

• Governance challenges in multinational corporations
• Lessons from corporate scandals
• High-performing board practices

9. Global Best Practices and Benchmarks

• ICGN and OECD governance principles
• KPMG and Deloitte governance tools
• Cross-border governance challenges

10. Governance Implementation Strategies

• Crafting a governance action plan
• Aligning strategy with governance
• Communicating governance standards
• Monitoring and improvement mechanisms

The course combines various teaching methods, including instructor-led presentations, group discussions, case study analyses, and assessments through quizzes and a final exam to engage participants and ensure they understand and retain the material.