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Corporate Governance

Code 13980
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 7,5
Workload TP(30H)
Scientific area Management
Entry requirements not applicable
Mode of delivery The classes of this UC are theoretical and practical.
Learning outcomes The course explores Corporate Governance (CG) as a mechanism to strengthen markets and economic development. Students learn CG foundations, control and ownership theories, family firm control, mechanisms such as boards, directors, auditing committees and creditors, CG models, and CSR.
Syllabus 1. Fundamentals of CG;
2. Ownership structures;
3. Control mechanisms;
4. CG models;
5. New trends
Main Bibliography Berk, J. B. & DeMarzo, P. M. (2014). Corporate Finance. Pearson.

Brealey, R.A. Myers, S.C. & Allen, F. (2016). Principles of Corporate Finance. McGraw-Hill.

Clarke, T. (2017). International Corporate Governance: A Comparative Approach, Routledge, 2nd Edition.

GAMA, A.P.M. (2012) “Multiple large shareholders and firm value: An overview”, in Corporate Governance: Recent Developments and New Trends”. Editors: Boubaker, Sabri; Nguyen, Bang Dang; Nguyen, Duc Khuong (Eds.) Spring Verlag. ISBN 978-3-642-31579-4, XXIV, 432 p. 25 illus, pp.59-87.

Goergen, M. (2012). International Corporate Governance.

Mallin, C. (2016). Corporate Governance. Oxford University Press 5th Edition.

Ross, S., Jaffe, R. & Westerfield, R. W. (2013). Corporate Finance. McGraw-Hill Education.

Tricker, B. (2015). Corporate Governance: Principles, Policies, and Practices. Oxford University Press, 3rd Edition.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Given that this course is taught to PhD students, the assessment includes the writing of an article.
Students must choose a topic from the list provided by the professor.
The progress of the article will be evaluated throughout the classes.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.

Course

Management
Last updated on: 2026-03-24

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