Corporate governance

M444

This course is specially designed for the postgraduate study of such areas as management, finance, financial law, corporate law, economics and related subjects, and has been designed to increase the depth of your understanding of corporate government issues.

Study as an individual module

Topics covered

Unit 1 Introduction to Corporate Governance
Unit 2 Theory of the Firm
Unit 3 Corporate Governance and the Role of Law
Unit 4 Corporate Governance Around the World
Unit 5 Board Composition and Control
Unit 6 CEO Compensation
Unit 7 International Governance
Unit 8 Overview of Corporate Governance Codes

Assessment

Two assignments (30%)
One three-hour examination in September/October (70%).