Compliance and Risk Management

Catalog description

Compliance and Risk Management examines how regulators and enforcers use their authority to address corporate misconduct. This course will explore essential issues in risk management and compliance in various industries. You will be provided an overview of the principles of corporate governance and the roles of shareholders, boards of directors, and executives. Using timely examples, you will explore the impact of whistleblowers and others in stopping inappropriate corporate behavior. Risk management, investigations, and the elements of a cost-effective corporate compliance program are also addressed. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria used by investors will also be covered along with foreign corruption and anti-money laundering.