Corporate Governance(G462)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G462 | Corporate Governance | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Naciye Aylin ATAAY SAYBAŞILI aylin.ataay@gmail.com (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | This course aims to teach the fundamental theories of corporate governance and offer a broad overview of corporate governance practices in several countries around the world. |
| Content |
Week 1: The origins of governance Week 2 : Theories and philosophies of corporate governance Week 3: The different forms of governance Week 4: Governance Partners: Investors, Companies and Directors Week 5: The board of directors and the supervisory board Week 6: Corporate Social Responsibility Week 7: Mid-term exam Week 8: Risk Management and Internal Control Week 9: The specific case of the family business Week 10: Daily governance Week 11: Diversified practices in Europe and in the world Week 12: Corporate Governance in the United States Week 13: Corporate Governance in Turkey Week 14 : Alternative models of corporate governance and new regulation of capitalism |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The student will be able to know • The origins of corporate governance • The missions of corporate governance and its actors • The differences between a board of directors and a supervisory board • How to compose a board of directors • The different applications of corporate governance around the world |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Lecturing, presentations, and projects. |
| References |
• Manuel de Gouvernance d’Entreprise, Pierre Cabane, 2013, Groupe Eyrolles, France. • La Gouvernance de l'Entreprise, Roland Perez, 2009, Collection Repères, France. • Corporate Governances, Principles, Policies and Practices, Bob Tricker, 2015, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press. • Kurumsal Yönetim Nasıl Yönetilmeli? Prof. Dr. Ali Alp & Doç. Dr. Sami Kılıç, 2014, Doğan Kitap. • Aile Şirketlerinde Kurumsallaşma ve Kurumsal Yönetim Uygulamaları, Doç. Dr. İclal Attila, 2016, Türkmen Kitabevi. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | The origins of governance |
| 2 | Theories and philosophies of corporate governance |
| 3 | The different forms of governance |
| 4 | Governance Partners: Investors, Companies and Directors |
| 5 | The board of directors and the supervisory board |
| 6 | Corporate Social Responsibility |
| 7 | Mid-term exam |
| 8 | Risk Management and Internal Control |
| 9 | The specific case of the family business |
| 10 | Daily governance |
| 11 | Diversified practices in Europe and in the world |
| 12 | Corporate Governance in the United States |
| 13 | Corporate Governance in Turkey |
| 14 | Alternative models of corporate governance and new regulation of capitalism |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 2 | 50 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 1 | 20 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 30 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 2 | 50 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | The acquisition of high-level knowledge of the functions of production management and marketing, management, accounting and finance; the skill of using this knowledge. | |||||
| 2 | The acquisition of basic conceptual knowledge about scientific fields related to professional life, such as law, economics, sociology, psychology, social psychology and quantitative methods. | |||||
| 3 | The ability to work effectively in a team; the ability to pass on knowledge to other members of the team. | |||||
| 4 | The competence to use his/her knowledge on the field, to analyze and interpret the data obtained, to identify the problems encountered, to provide appropriate solutions and scientifically defend these solution suggestions when necessary. | |||||
| 5 | The competence to determine the aims and objectives of the company or institution in which he/she is employed by taking into account the needs, the competitive dynamics of the market and by calculating the risks incurred; the ability to engage in entrepreneurship and establish and manage a business. | |||||
| 6 | Awareness of constantly updating his/her professional knowledge and skills; the ability to adapt to change and innovation; the competence to evaluate critically the information he/she has acquired. | |||||
| 7 | Basic knowledge of information and communication technologies required for professional life; the ability to use core office programs at an advanced level; expertise in data processing and report writing in the IT environment. | |||||
| 8 | Ability to follow current information in his/her field in both English and French and to communicate in writing and verbally with stakeholders in both languages. | |||||
| 9 | The ability to conduct researches and studies taking into account the market, dynamics of competition, organizational and global factors and scientific methods; contribute to projects, take responsibility in projects, display competence to make innovative and effective decisions. | |||||
| 10 | Ability to develop strategies, find creative solutions to management problems by building relations with other areas of the social sciences and take the responsibility of these decisions. | |||||
| 11 | Consciousness of taking into account ethical values, when making decisions and being involved in business life. | |||||
| 12 | Awareness of the impact of practices related to his/her field on the global and social dimensions (universality of social rights, social justice, cultural values, environmental problems, sustainability, etc.) and their legal consequences. | |||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Presentation | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 1 | 17 | 17 |
| Total Workload | 130 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5.20 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 5 | ||