The course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of corporate governance from various angles – the board of directors, senior management, regulators and other stakeholders – and their governance roles and responsibilities. The main subject areas covered are: a) the principles of corporate governance; b) the roles and tasks of shareholders, management, and the board of directors; c) proxy voting, activist investors, say on pay; d) the regulatory framework; e) corporate ethics and conduct; f) international corporate governance.