Corporate Governance and Quantitative Research Methods

About this programme

The course covers foundational theories of corporate governance, roles and responsibilities of boards of directors, regulatory frameworks, and the impact of governance on corporate performance and ethical practices. The second module focuses on quantitative research techniques to enhance students' abilities to critically evaluate and conduct research within the subjects of accounting and finance. The following modules are included in the course: Module 1. Corporate Governance, 7.5 credits Modul 2. Quantitative Research Methods, 7.5 credits Module 1. Corporate Governance, 7.5 credits Corporate governance is concerned with the management of interactions between investors and the reconciliation of possible conflicts of interest between various corporate stakeholders. The literature on corporate governance discusses, among other things, the role and responsibility of owners, the role and responsibility of boards, executive compensation, internal control, disclosure of governance arrangements as well as historical explanations for different corporate governance systems. Many countries also have corporate governance codes that public companies may or have to follow. During the course students are evaluating theoretical perspectives influencing regulatory practices as well as recent trends related to corporate governance, including sustainability and corporate responsibility. Expected learning outcomes Knowledge and understanding After completing this course, the student should be able to: