Corporate Governance & Ethics

This course is designed for professionals in corporate leadership, governance, risk management, compliance, legal affairs, finance, and business strategy. It is ideal for executives, board members, compliance officers, policymakers, and individuals responsible for ensuring ethical business practices and regulatory compliance.

Day 1: Fundamentals of Corporate Governance

• Definition and importance of corporate governance
• Core principles: accountability, transparency, fairness, and responsibility
• The role of governance in business sustainability and risk management
• Regulatory frameworks and corporate governance codes
• Structure and function of corporate boards
• Case study: Corporate governance best practices

Day 2: Ethical Decision-Making in Business

• The role of ethics in corporate governance
• Ethical frameworks and moral reasoning in business
• Common ethical dilemmas and how to address them
• Balancing stakeholder interests and ethical responsibilities
• Consequences of unethical business practices
• Case study: Ethical failures and their impact on organizations

Day 3: Roles & Responsibilities in Corporate Governance

• Duties of board members, executives, and shareholders
• The role of audit and risk committees in corporate governance
• Managing conflicts of interest and maintaining independence
• Corporate governance in publicly traded vs. private companies
• Internal controls and fraud prevention mechanisms
• Hands-on exercise: Corporate governance self-assessment

Day 4: Risk Management, Compliance, and Transparency

• The importance of corporate compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Identifying and mitigating governance-related risks
• Anti-corruption laws, whistleblower protection, and legal compliance
• Enhancing corporate transparency through reporting and disclosures
• The role of technology in governance, including AI and blockchain
• Case study: Global compliance failures and their consequences

Day 5: Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainable Governance

• The role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in governance
• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations
• Building a culture of ethical leadership and integrity
• Aligning governance strategies with long-term business goals
• Future trends in corporate governance and ethical leadership
• Course review and final governance strategy discussion