ACCT 472 - Corporate Governance

Credits: 4

This course introduces students to corporate governance topics, including roles and responsibilities of shareholders, boards of directors, and executive management, executive compensation policies, boardroom structure and practices, corporate disclosure and transparency, and the value of the shareholder vote. Students will also explore corporate pyramidal structures, hostile takeovers, and the failure of the market for corporate control. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

Prerequisites: BA 354