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S204

Corporate Governance & Board Leadership

Govern with integrity at the highest level

Executive Blended 10 weeks 50 CPD Hours

Comprehensive programme on board structure, ESG governance, risk oversight, audit committee leadership, and family business governance in the GCC context.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand and fulfil the duties of a company director
  • Evaluate and improve corporate governance frameworks
  • Integrate ESG considerations into board-level strategy
  • Lead effective audit committees and risk oversight
  • Navigate family business governance in the GCC context

Course Modules

Understand board composition, committees, and director responsibilities.

Survey global governance codes including UK, US, and GCC frameworks.

Integrate ESG into board-level strategy and reporting.

Design enterprise risk management with board-level oversight.

Lead effective audit committees and financial oversight.

Navigate the unique governance challenges of GCC family enterprises.

Assessments

Assignment
Governance Audit

Audit the governance structure of a chosen organisation.

30%
Project
Board Governance Framework

Design a comprehensive governance framework including ESG and risk.

50%
Participation
Boardroom Simulation

Participate in a simulated board meeting and committee exercise.

20%