Corporate Governance (MSB310A)

 This course explores the role, structure, and responsibilities of corporate governance. This course will enable you to 

  • Define the main mechanisms to protect the interest of the different firm stakeholders
  • Recognise key considerations of executives compensations
  • Analyse strategies for board members, executives, and other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) actors to respond to conflicting demands and societal challenges 

This course in taught in English. 


Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

MSB310A

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

5

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon completion of the course students will gain knowledge in  

  • assessing the objectives of the firm, including value and social responsability

  • designing proper incentives for managers to achieve the firm's goal

  • analysing the voting power of different stakeholders

  • applying behavioural concepts associated with the governance of firms

Skills

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 

  • apply critical thinking on the pros and cons of the different governance mechanisms present in different markets (domestic and international)

  • use statistical skills in support of governance mechanisms

  • present in a professional manner their recommendations to enhance the governance of firms

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
ESG Issues in Finance (MSB312_1) 5

Open for

Industrial Economics - Master of Science Degree Programme Master of Science in Accounting and Auditing Business Administration - Master of Science Business Administration - Master of Science (5 years)
Exchange programmes at UIS Business School

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester. In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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