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Corporate governance

Course Description: This course covers various aspects of corporate governance and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of theoretical frameworks for corporate governance, focusing on different corporate governance practices in global markets. It covers all governance topics, including advanced corporate governance theories and their implications, such as agency theory, stakeholder theory, stewardship theory, resource dependency theory, and systems theory, as well as explaining corporate governance regulatory frameworks and the role of governance rating agencies, board functions, and issues related to the board's agenda in line with the principle of transparency, and the importance of reporting and disclosure; and governance mechanisms in listed and unlisted companies.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

1. Explanation of corporate governance concepts and theories.
2. Explanation of corporate governance frameworks and practices.
3. Emphasizing the importance of disclosure and transparency in the company's management performance.
4. Recognize the ethical agency dilemma and demonstrate analytical skills to solve governance issues.

Course outputs :

Differentiate between the concepts, principles, and theories of corporate governance
Applies concepts, principles, and theories to various corporate governance situations
- Uses oral communication skills in corporate governance
– Practices critical thinking and analytical skills in corporate governance domains
Distinguish between ethical issues in corporate governance
– Demonstrates commitment to social responsibility standards in governance

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-26

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