Syllabus

Title
4861 Specialization Course - Corporate Governance
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr. Klaus Gugler
Contact details
klaus.gugler@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
4
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/17/23 to 02/23/23
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Specialization Course - Corporate Governance
Course II - Economics Fields
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 03/15/23 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM TC.5.04
Wednesday 03/22/23 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM TC.5.04
Wednesday 03/29/23 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM TC.5.04
Wednesday 04/12/23 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM TC.5.04
Wednesday 04/19/23 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM TC.5.04
Wednesday 04/26/23 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM TC.5.04
Wednesday 05/10/23 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM TC.5.04
Wednesday 05/17/23 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM TC.5.04
Wednesday 05/24/23 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM TC.5.04
Wednesday 05/31/23 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM TC.5.04
Wednesday 06/07/23 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM TC.5.04
Wednesday 06/14/23 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM TC.5.04

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Contents
The module gives an overview over the literature on Corporate Governance with special emphasis on the relation between ownership structure and performance. Moreover, macroeconomic consequences are analysed by presenting the main literature on financial markets and economic development. The cash flow and investment literature will also be covered. The topics covered are: 1. The Principal-Agent problem; 2. Financial markets and economic development; 3. Ownership structure and performance; 4. Cash flow and investment;
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Learning outcomes
The course enables students to understand the main mechanisms of corporate control and their effects on financial market development.
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Attendance requirements

Attendance is mandatory, max. 2 absences without valid excuse

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Teaching/learning method(s)
The course surveys in the lecture part the main theoretical and empirical contributions in CG. The seminar part is on real world CG cases.
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Assessment

Exam (60%, minimum 40% at exam), Seminar presentation (20%), Short presentation of a firm ownership and control structure (10%); Work in class (10%)

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Readings

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Availability of lecturer(s)

Office Hours: Thursday, 10.00 - 11.00

Department of Economics, Building D4, 1st floor (please note: the main entrance to the department is on the second floor!)

email: klaus.gugler@wu.ac.at

Tel: +43 (1) 31336 - 5444

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Unit details
Unit Date Contents
1 15.03.2023

Introduction

Principal agent: Jensen/Meckling
2 22.03.2023

Mechanisms of CG
3 29.03.2023

Mechanisms of CG
4 12.04.2023

Mechanisms of CG
5 19.04.2023

Presentations of an ownership and control structure
6 26.04.2023

Ownership structure and performance
7 10.05.2023

Ownership structure and performance
8 17.05.2023

Financial markets and economic development
9 24.05.2023

Test
10 31.05.2023

Seminar presentations
11 07.06.2023

Seminar presentations
12 14.06.2023

Seminar presentations
Last edited: 2022-12-29



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