Accounting, Taxation, and Legal Programs

CERTIFICATE IN ETHICS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In a business climate sensitized by recent corporate scandal, this pertinent program is designed to give students in-depth knowledge of business ethics and corporate governance. Topics of study include legal and ethical responsibilities of corporate directors and officers, executives, managers, and employees at all levels, as well as legislative responses, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Upon completion of the program, students are able to:

• Understand key legal and regulatory obligations imposed on corporations, including insider-trading issues and disclosure and certification requirements.
• Analyze legal and accounting issues involved in structuring compensation plans.
• Interpret company financial statements from a corporate governance perspective.
• Review issues involved in addressing litigation risks in corporate governance and regulatory contexts.

This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete six courses--three required and three electives.

Director and Officer Responsibility/X58.9321 and Leadership During an Ethical Crisis/X58.9610 are no longer being offered, but they will count toward the certificate if previously taken.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (3 of these courses are required)
	Business Ethics in the Organization An examination of the ethical foundation of corporate organizations, this course focuses on the practical aspects of implementing an ethical framework within a business environment.... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8901	$375
	Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Corporate Governance This course provides a framework of legal and procedural strategies for directors to ensure that governance decisions are informed and in a company's best interests.... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8902	$325
	Foundations of Corporate Governance In this course, experts in the field of corporate governance offer practical advice using challenging, real-life case studies. Develop a clear understanding of the roles... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8903	$325
	Corporate Governance Workshop: The Fundamentals Recent regulatory changes, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, have had a major impact on the way corporations are governed. This two-day seminar focuses... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8906	$375
Electives (choose three) (3 of these courses are required)
	Compensation Issues in Corporate Governance Learn the requirements of, and issues specific to, compensation committee service. Topics include compensation committee composition; methods of compensation, including stock options, lockups, handcuffs, and... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8904	$325
	Finance Issues in Corporate Governance Focus on various aspects of corporate finance critical to a board member's ability to understand the company's actual economic position. Topics include evaluating financial statements;... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8905	$325
	International Corporate Governance Following Corporate Governance Workshop: The Fundamentals, this course reflects the globalization of business and the evolution of standardized principles of corporate transparency. Topics include the... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8907	$475
	Mutual Fund Regulation and Governance This course examines mutual fund industry and regulatory developments, emphasizing the results of recent scrutiny of industry structure and practices from legislators, regulators, and investors.... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8909	$475
	Hedge Funds, Private Equity, and Sovereign Wealth Funds This course addresses governance issues applicable to entities and arrangements that involve the pooling of investment funds from private or governmental sources. Topics include investor... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8910	$475
	Dealing With Government Investigations This course examines all elements of how to respond to formal and informal government investigations. The course covers Department of Justice investigatory techniques and managing... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8912	$750
	The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Emerging Issues and Rational Responses Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prosecutions are on the rise. In recent years, the Department of Justice and other investigators have dramatically increased their expenditure... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8913	$625
	The Shareholder Revolution Examine the rise of shareholders' rights and the role they play in the modern corporation. The course covers roles and functions of the principal participants... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8915	$625
	Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility This course introduces the emerging concepts of sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) within business organizations. Business drivers and opportunities for value creation are examined... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8916	$395

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