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Oxford Legal and Governance Essentials for Directors

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Overview

Build career-critical governance capabilities for direct application as a board director with a research-backed curriculum led by the Oxford Faculty of Law. Going beyond traditional compliance, explore real-world case studies, network with an exclusive cohort and discover how to drive tangible value in your organisation.

On completion of this Oxford governance essentials course, you’ll walk away with: The ability to determine the role of directors within companies and articulate how directors’ actions impact shareholder value in the corporate environment to prioritise other constituencies. Skills to effectively identify and advise on governance issues across different settings. The capacity to analyse conflicts of interest to actively identify, avoid and resolve specific instances through board-level processes to safeguard governance integrity. Competencies to critique corporate approaches to climate risk and recommend legally aligned oversight strategies for AI use to safeguard corporate value. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: The role of the board of directors in the corporation
  • Module 2: For whose benefit do directors act?
  • Module 3: The duty of care and oversight
  • Module 4: Managing conflicts of interest
  • Module 5: Navigating climate risks governance
  • Module 6: Implementing AI: Understanding corporate risks and value

Taught by

John Armour and Assaf Hamdani

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