Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Corporate Governance

• Principles, pillars, and global frameworks (OECD, King IV, IFC).

• Governance codes and compliance in different sectors.

• Case Study: Lessons from corporate governance failures.

Module 2: Roles, Structures, and Responsibilities

• Board composition, roles, and committees.

• Duties of directors and senior management.

• Practical Exercise: Governance role-play on board decision-making.

Module 3: Corporate Ethics & Integrity

• Ethical principles in business conduct.

• Conflict of interest management.

• Case Study: Ethical dilemmas in corporate leadership.

Module 4: Accountability, Transparency & Disclosure

• Reporting and disclosure requirements.

• Building trust with stakeholders.

• Workshop: Designing an accountability framework.

Module 5: Risk Management in Governance

• Governance-related risks (fraud, compliance, reputation).

• Internal controls and audit functions.

• Exercise: Governance risk assessment.

Module 6: Governance in Public vs. Private Sectors

• Differences in governance structures.

• Corporate governance in state-owned enterprises and NGOs.

• Case Study: Governance challenges in public institutions.

Module 7: ESG and Sustainability in Governance

• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks.

• Aligning governance with sustainability goals.

• Practical Exercise: Building an ESG-aligned governance policy.

Module 8: Stakeholder Engagement & Corporate Citizenship

• Shareholders vs. stakeholders: balancing interests.

• Corporate social responsibility and governance.

• Group Work: Designing a stakeholder engagement plan.

Module 9: Global Trends & Best Practices in Governance

• Emerging governance trends: digitalization, diversity, and inclusion.

• Governance in multinational organizations.

• Case Study: Global best practices in corporate governance.

Module 10: Capstone Project & Action Planning

• Developing governance and ethics strategies for an organization.

• Presentation of group governance frameworks.

• Final Project: Drafting a governance and ethics improvement plan.