Corporate Governance Program

📘 TOC: Corporate Governance Program (Advanced Cohort)

6 Weeks | Mentor-led Live Sessions | Boardroom Case Learning

🧾 Full Product Description

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• Deep understanding of corporate governance theory and practice
• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) frameworks & compliance
• Shareholder vs. stakeholder rights and tensions
• Analysis of board failures and reform-driven turnarounds
• Drafting policies for ethical, transparent, and resilient governance

🧩 Module 1: Governance Fundamentals & Global Frameworks

• 1.1 Principles of Corporate Governance (OECD, SEBI, UK Code)
• 1.2 Types of Board Structures: One-tier vs. Two-tier
• 1.3 Role of Corporate Governance in Risk Mitigation
• 1.4 Comparison: India, US, UK, and global benchmarks
• 1.5 Case Analysis: Enron, IL&FS, and Theranos

🏛️ Module 2: Board Composition, Roles & Accountability

• 2.1 Board Diversity, Independence, and Tenure
• 2.2 Roles of Chairperson, CEO, Lead Independent Director
• 2.3 Fiduciary Duties, Business Judgment Rule
• 2.4 Board Committees: Audit, Nomination, Risk, CSR
• 2.5 Ethics, Whistleblower Mechanisms & Director Liability

📈 Module 3: ESG Integration & Stakeholder Governance

• 3.1 Understanding ESG Frameworks (BRSR, GRI, SASB)
• 3.2 ESG Risk Mapping and Disclosure Practices
• 3.3 Shareholder Activism vs. Stakeholder Engagement
• 3.4 ESG Scorecards, Ratings & Assurance Mechanisms
• 3.5 Drafting an ESG Policy & Board Implementation Strategy

📊 Module 4: Shareholder Relations & Compliance Dynamics

• 4.1 Shareholder Rights & Resolutions
• 4.2 AGM/EGM Planning & Proxy Management
• 4.3 RPTs and SEBI LODR Compliance
• 4.4 Insider Trading, SEBI (PIT) and Ethical Risk
• 4.5 Governance & Disclosures in M&A Situations

⚖️ Module 5: Governance Failures & Reform Learnings

• 5.1 Indian Cases: Satyam, IL&FS, NSE
• 5.2 International Cases: Volkswagen, Toshiba, Boeing
• 5.3 Audit Failures, Director Liability & SEBI Penalties
• 5.4 Legal Reforms and Regulatory Turnarounds
• 5.5 Interactive Boardroom Simulation: Responding to Crisis

🧾 Module 6: Capstone & Governance Portfolio

• 6.1 Capstone Project Brief: Board Policy, Audit Memo, or ESG Plan
• 6.2 Governance Portfolio Presentation (Optional Live Pitch)
• 6.3 Feedback Session with Mentor
• 6.4 Certification Quiz + Portfolio Submission
• 6.5 SkillZip Certified – Corporate Governance Strategist (Credential Unlock)