Corporate Governance for ReMa

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Corporate Governance for ReMa
Leerdoelen	1.To describe the most important aspects of a corporate governance system; 2.critically assess corporate governance related theories; 3.To design a research on a corporate governance related issue; 4.to translate theories in arguments in order to have a sound discussion; 5.to write and defend a sound scientific research proposal.
Omschrijving	The last two decades showed an increasing attention for the governance of large (multinational) corporations. This increase was generated by a number of developments, including scandals at Ahold, Enron, and Siemens, the fierce debate surrounding executive compensation and, last but certainly not least, the financial crisis. These and numerous other cases show that effective governance is crucial for organizations. That is, the manner in which the mechanisms, processes, and relations by which listed firms are controlled, directed, and supervised are structured is crucial for organizational success. During this course, students learn how to critically evaluate governance research, how to apply theories and findings from such research to help students identify research topics in an area that has become a focal point for political regulation and reform in Europe and around the world. As all instructors are member of SOM’s signature area on board effectiveness (https://www.rug.nl/research/som-ri/signature-areas/board-effectiveness/) the course offers a multi-disciplinary research approach to corporate governance. The aim of this course is to provide students with in-depth knowledge of how the determinants and outcomes of corporate governance arrangements have been measured and studied in the academic literature, allowing them to critically evaluate governance research. As the field of corporate governance is extensive, we will focus on a number of topics that are of interest. The topics that will be chosen are particularly relevant as they are hotly debated in academic and corporate circles (e.g., board composition, board processes, executive pay, role of shareholders, etc.). During the course, students are expected to actively participate in discussions during the combined lectures/tutorials. Moreover, students will engage in an individual assignment to promote their understanding of the concepts discussed and to develop a hands-on approach to designing sound research related to corporate governance
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	-individuele begeleiding,  -interactief hoorcollege (Combined lecture/tutorial: Lectures are half-day sessions, with a combination of debate/discussion amongst students and lecture from the teacher)
Toetsvorm	-groepsopdracht,  -individuele opdracht,  -individuele presentatie (Group assignment, Individual oral presentation)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	prof. dr. R.B.H. Hooghiemstra
Docent(en)	Dr. S. Firk ,prof. dr. C.L.M. Hermes ,Dr. S. Homroy ,prof. dr. R.B.H. Hooghiemstra ,dr. K. van Veen ,dr. D.B. Veltrop
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Journal articles (to be announced in class)
Entreevoorwaarden	Only for students in the Research Master in Economics & Business and PhD students.
Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Research Master in Economics and Business  (keuzevakken ReMa) - semester II b keuze