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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	$325
	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 Experts in the field of corporate governance offer practical advice using challenging, real-life case studies. In this course, you develop a clearer understanding of the... (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. In this one-day seminar,... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8906	$325
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

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