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Corporate Governance: Basics and Insight

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Corporate Governance: Basics and Insight

An Introductory Course to Corporate Governance

updated on icon Updated on Jun, 2025

language icon Language - English

person icon John Martey FCG

category icon Business,Management,

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

  1. Corporate Governance: Definitions and Theories

  2. Approaches to Corporate Governance

  3. The Difference Between Corporate Governance and Management

  4. The Scope of Corporate Governance

  5. Principles of Good Corporate Governance

  6. Benefits of Good Corporate Governance

  7. Good Corporate Governance Practices in Selected Companies

  8. Result of Poor Corporate Governance

  9. Case: The Enron Corporation 

Benefits

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Downloadable Audio/Text Lessons

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Opportunities for Studying Higher Courses

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




Corporate Governance: Basics and Insight

Curriculum

Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course

UNIT 1 UNDERSTANDING CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

2 Lectures
  • play icon Unit 1 Session 1 Definitions 04:56 04:56
  • play icon Exercise 1.1

Unit 1 Session 2 Theories of Corporate Governance

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

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

2 Lectures
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Unit 2 Session 2 Scope of Corporate Governance

2 Lectures
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Unit 2 Session 3 Benefits of Good Corporate Governance

2 Lectures
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End of Course

1 Lectures
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Instructor Details

John Martey FCG

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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