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Corporate Governance: Basics and Insight
An Introductory Course to Corporate Governance
Lectures -13
Resources -5
Quizzes -6
Duration -53 mins
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Course Description
Corporate Governance: Basics and Insight
Course Objective
This course is designed to provide:
Introductory knowledge and skills required to understand the meaning of corporate governance.
Understanding on the scope of corporate governance
Knowledge on the difference between corporate governance and general management.
Knowledge on the principles of corporate governance
Provide an insight into good corporate governance practices in selected companies.
Understanding on the Enron Corporation corporate governance scandal
The basis and benefits of seeking good corporate governance.
a) Demonstrate understanding of the meaning and scope of corporate governance.
b) Distinguish between corporate governance and general management
c) Appreciate the need and benefits of good corporate governance
d) Advise against poor corporate governance
e) Gain knowledge for undertaking a higher course in corporate governance
What You Will Study
Corporate Governance: Definitions and Theories
Approaches to Corporate Governance
The Difference Between Corporate Governance and Management
The Scope of Corporate Governance
Principles of Good Corporate Governance
Benefits of Good Corporate Governance
Good Corporate Governance Practices in Selected Companies
Result of Poor Corporate Governance
Case: The Enron Corporation
Benefits
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Intended For:
Board Members
Executive and Non-Executive Directors
Founders and CEOs
Chief Executive Officers
Business Owners
Managing Directors
General Managers
Governance Associates
Company Secretaries
Bank Managers
Investment Bankers
Officers and Analysts
Finance Directors
Internal Auditors
Risk and Compliance Officers
Administrators
Finance Officers
Accounts Officers
Marketing Officers
Field Officers
Investment Bankers
Officers and Analysts
Goals
Course Objective
This course is designed to provide:
Introductory knowledge and skills required to understand the meaning of corporate governance.
Understanding on the scope of corporate governance
Knowledge on the difference between corporate governance and general management.
Knowledge on the principles of corporate governance
Provide an insight into good corporate governance practices in selected companies.
Understanding on the Enron Corporation corporate governance scandal
The basis and benefits of seeking good corporate governance.
Course Outcome
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
a) Demonstrate understanding of the meaning and scope of corporate governance.
b) Distinguish between corporate governance and general management
c) Appreciate the need and benefits of good corporate governance
d) Advise against poor corporate governance
e) Gain knowledge for undertaking a higher course in corporate governance
Prerequisites

Curriculum
Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course
UNIT 1 UNDERSTANDING CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
2 Lectures
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Unit 1 Session 1 Definitions 04:56 04:56
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Exercise 1.1
Unit 1 Session 2 Theories of Corporate Governance
2 Lectures

Unit 1 Session 3 Approaches and Principles of Corporate Governance
2 Lectures

Unit 2 Session 1 The Difference Between Corporate Governance and Management
2 Lectures

Unit 2 Session 2 Scope of Corporate Governance
2 Lectures

Unit 2 Session 3 Benefits of Good Corporate Governance
2 Lectures

End of Course
1 Lectures

Instructor Details

John Martey FCG
Rev Canon Professor John J M Martey FCG is a Professor of Management, Fellow, Chartered Governance Institute, Consultant and Priest.
Currently the Founder and CEO of Corporate Developments Consultants Limited. Accra.
He was the Rector of the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) formerly Institute of Professional Studies (IPS) in Accra from 2001 to 2008.
In August 2017 Professor Martey was honoured for his invaluable contribution towards the development of the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) by the erection of a Bust and the naming of a Faculty Block after him.
Professor Martey is an Education Outreach Advisor with the Ureka Education Group (UK, India, Dubai). In December 2018, the Rev Canon Professor was chosen as First Outreach Advisor of the Month, by the Ureka Education Group (UK, India, Dubai), for the design of a Skills-Based training programme titled Global Business Strategy and Governance.
Prof Martey has a long-standing experience in managing SMEs. He founded the Mars Senior High School in 1974, the Holy Spirit School in 2003 and the Holy Spirit On-Line in 2019, the Corporate Developments Consultants Limited in 2015 and the CDC Professional Courses Online in 2021.
Prof Martey was Senior Lecturer and Founding Director, Centre for Continuing Education, Methodist University College Ghana, from October 2012 to August 2017.
He also served as Senior Lecturer and Founding Head of Department, Department of Management Studies, Methodist University College Ghana, from February 2009 to September 2012.
He has a long-standing experience in teaching, general and financial administration, management consulting and priesthood. He is an expert in teaching Governance, Business Strategy, Corporate Finance, Management and Organisational Behaviour, Business Communication, Organisation Structure and Design, Church Administration and Leadership in traditional classes and on skills-based courses.
He has served as Consultant on several assignments and experienced in the preparation of Corporate Governance Policy, Strategic Plans, Business Plans, Financial Plans, Asset Modernisation Plans, and Training Plans.
The Professor is experienced in the design and development of study materials and the delivery of courses, Business Advisory Services, Strategic/Financial Planning Services, Organizational Development Services and Provision of Financial Analysis for Strategic Decision.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute and a past President of the Ghana Association of the Chartered Governance Institute (GHAISCA).
He has a number of books, articles and technical reports to his credit.
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