In the complex landscape of modern business, Corporate Governance emerges as a critical pillar for companies aiming to navigate ethical, legal, and competitive arenas successfully. This course offers an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices underpinning effective corporate governance, focusing on board responsibilities, regulatory compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, as well as evolution of the corporate governance concept itself.



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What you'll learn
Identify the Foundations of Corporate Governance
Navigate Regulatory and Compliance Challenges
Enhance Stakeholder Relations and Corporate Transparency
Implement Robust Risk Management and Financial Oversight
Skills you'll gain
- Regulatory Compliance
- Stakeholder Management
- Compliance Management
- Risk Management
- Crisis Management
- Business Ethics
- Business Management
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Governance
- Corporate Communications
- Corporate Strategy
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- Organizational Structure
- Accountability
- Financial Reporting
- Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
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In the complex landscape of modern business, Corporate Governance emerges as a critical pillar for companies aiming to navigate ethical, legal, and competitive arenas successfully. This course offers an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices underpinning effective corporate governance, focusing on board responsibilities, regulatory compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, as well as evolution of the corporate governance concept itself.
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11 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
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Corporate Finance Institute
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Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025
Really good foundational course on Corporate Governance
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025
This course gave me a headstart on corporate governance with lectures that were informative and easy to follow. Thankyou coursera.
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024
I honestly learned a lot thank you Coursera for the opportunity

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