Learning Objectives
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Students get an introduction to corporate governance theories, mechanisms and systems. They learn to review the corporate governance systems of nations and companies based on analysis of governance mechanisms like company law, ownership, boards and incentives, and how they may influence company performance.
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Prerequisite
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The course builds on and extends a basic undergraduate understanding of management, strategy, accounting, law and finance.
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International Corporate Governance :
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Assessment
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Home Assignment
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Marking Scale
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7-step scale
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Censorship
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Internal examiners
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Exam Period
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April and May/June
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Aids
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Please, see the detailed regulations below
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Duration
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48 Hours
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Individual exam; 48-hour case (max. 5 A4 pages per student). The regular exam takes place in March/April. Make-up/ re-exam takes place in June. |
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Course Content
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Corporate Governance can be defined as the “operating system” for company managers. Governance in this sense includes company law, ownership structure, boards and management incentives. As governance differs from company to company and from country to country, international managers need a professional understanding of these differences. The course introduces students to the mechanisms of governance in different systems such as the US, Japan, Germany, and Scandinavia. The course covers the mechanisms of governance and comparative systems of governance. |
Teaching Methods
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Dialogue-based lectures and case discussions.
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Literature
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Thomsen, Steen (2008). An introduction to Corporate Governance. DJØF. Copenhagen. (Supplemented by additional readings uploaded on Sitescape). |