Legal Foundations of Corporate Governance

1.00 credits · Undergraduate

This course concentrates on the legal infra-structure underpinning contemporary corporate governance. Topics examined include a survey of relevant Canadian legislation, various theories of the corporation and corporate governance, the role of shareholders, directors, officers and other key stakeholders, directors' duties and liabilities, as well as managerial performance. The course will also examine key aspects of international corporate governance and selected examples of corporate governance issues.