Aims: The aim of the course is to provide students with basic knowledge on concepts and modern tools of the corporate governance.

Contents

PART I - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: THEORETICAL CONCEPTUALIZATION AND APPLIED MODELS

1. Origin, Evolution, and Key Traits of Corporate Governance: An Overview

2. Corporate Governance: Towards the New Capitalism

3. Theories in Corporate Governance Studies

4. The Contextual Influence in Governance Systems

5. Models and Governing Bodies

6. Structure and Tools of Family Business Governance

PART II - OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT: ROLE, FUNCTIONS, AND THEIR RESPONSES

7. The Proprietary System

8. Management and Its Relationship with Ownership

9. Engagement and Corporate Activism

10. Remuneration

11. Codes of Governance, Stewardship and Proxy Advisors

PART III - CONTROL SYSTEMS

12. The internal control in Corporate Governance

13. The control inspired by the Environmental (E), Social (S), Governance (G)

14. Companies, UK companies, and Criminal Liabilities: The UK Corporate Manslaughter

Course of study: Master Degree "Business Management"

ECTS Credits: 

Corporate Governance - foundations (6 ECTS)

Corporate Governance - cases and applications (3 ECTS)

Exam: For all students, the examination consists of an oral test. 

Students will be involved in workshop activities and a Business Game.

These activities will be assessed by the lecturer through the awarding of bonus points (up to a maximum of 3 points).