This course focuses on Corporate Governance in the South African context, using Wiese’s Introduction to Corporate Governance (2017) as the main textbook.
Explore the importance of governance in SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), the history and evolution of good practices, and the role of business ethics.
Description
Welcome to the fascinating world of corporate governance! This course offers a comprehensive introduction, focusing on the South African context. Using Wiese’s Introduction to Corporate Governance (2017) as our main textbook, we will navigate through the essential principles and practices of corporate governance.
Explore the importance of corporate governance, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Learn about the history, evolution, and significance of good governance practices, and understand the role of business ethics.
**SACOB Short Courses are non-credit bearing and are intended to offer you knowledge and skills in a particular field.
Overview
Module 1: Understanding Corporate Governance
Explain the history and significance of corporate governance.
Identify good governance practices and their application in SMEs.
Understand the role of business ethics in governance.
Module 2: The Board of Directors and Committees
Describe the roles and functions of the board of directors.
Outline the selection process for board members.
Identify the types and functions of board committees.
Evaluate board performance.
Module 3: Ownership and Control
Differentiate between private, public, and state ownership.
Explain how ownership structures impact business operations.
Understand shareholder rights and responsibilities.
Module 4: Company Law
Summarise the basics of South African company law.
Identify the legal duties and liabilities of directors.
Explain the role of the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
Module 5: Promoting Professional Ethics
Define social responsibility and its impact on business.
Understand the importance of ethical behaviour in professional settings.
Apply frameworks for making ethical decisions in business.
Qualification
Certificate of Completion
Requirements
This course is designed to give you a thorough grounding in the principles and practices of corporate governance.
Duration
11 weeks
Packages
Online Standard:
- Textbooks
- Introduction Video
- Q & A Platform
- Concept Videos
- Forums
- Course Schedule
- Lecturer recordings
- Self-assessment quizzes
Assessment
Self-assessment quizzes
Formative Assessment 1
Formative Assessment 2
Summative Assessment
What's next
You are now eligible to further your studies and sharpen your skills with more short courses or take it a level up and go for a professional body certification to build onto these vital skills.
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