Corporate Governance for the Next-Generation Business Leader

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Corporate Governance for the Next-Generation Business Leader (CET507)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

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Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: General Studies

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Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: Centre for Continuing & Professional Education

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Synopsis

What is corporate governance and does a company need it? Does it serve any purpose in growing a company’s business? Will corporate governance help a company to survive in the long run? This course introduces key corporate governance concepts and principles, roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in the business, and leadership and risk management for the long run. This course also underlines the importance of sound corporate governance and risk management in the preservation and creation of value as well as long-term sustainability of the business, especially in managing stakeholders, roles and strategies in the Asian context.This course is a collaborative effort with Deloitte & Touche Enterprise Risk Service Pte Ltd.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every semester

Topics

Defining Corporate Governance
Relevance of Corporate Governance in the Asian Context
Decoding the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance and Risk Management
Governance for Value Creation
Types of Governance Mechanism
When to Employ Governance Mechanisms
Applying Corporate Governance in Strategy Risk Management
Integrating Corporate Governance and Sustainability Principles
Transition and Succession for Continuity
Applying Corporate Governance and Governance Principles for the Next-Generation Leader
Future of Corporate Governance

Learning Outcome

Examine the fundamentals and purpose of corporate governance and its importance to a sustainable business
Recognise that corporate governance is a concept that can be adopted regardless of size and maturity of the company, by all levels within it
Illustrate the role of corporate governance in managing stakeholders in the Asian context
Compare the roles of the Board, Chairman, and CEO based on the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance
Appraise the appropriate governance structure relevant to a company
Design sound corporate governance practices within a company
Evaluate risk management sustainability and sustainability principles in business