MSB 523

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Corporate Governance

Accountancy Marriott School of Business

Course Description

How corporate boards are led, focusing especially on the role of the director, the rights of shareholders, the compensation of executives, and the challenge boards face in balancing the needs of shareholders, managers, and other stakeholders.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

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3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Mapping the corporate governance landscape

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of corporate governance issues, shareholder rights, shareholder advocacy firms and how they affect corporations in America and other countries.

Title

Decision making on corporate boards

Learning Outcome

Become familiar with and be able to make corporate board decisions regarding corporate governance, legal issues, executive compensation, financial oversight, financing issues, and business strategy.