Study Guide

Objective

The student knows the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors of a limited liability company based on the provisions of the Companies Act. Students know the rights and responsibilities of individual board members. The student understands the concept of good governance. The student is able to develop the board work of virtual companies.

The student understands the importance of right, good quality information in corporate decision making and corporate reputation. The student is able to present information in visual form. The student understands the importance of utilizing business intelligence in business decision making.

Students are able to listen effectively to others and present their thoughts and ideas in writing, verbally and non-verbally. Students will be able to work effectively with others in a relationship of trust that will produce positive results. The student is able to negotiate with different parties for the best results.

Students know what ethical guidelines and laws should be followed in their studies, at work, and in the business world.

Content

- the Companies Act, in particular, the provisions concerning the Board of Directors and its members
- the functions of the board
- good governance
- internal control, internal audit, and risk management
- Board work, presentation, and handling of matters in the Board
- Annual General Meeting
- effective communication with the listener in mind
- effective presentations
- the importance of professional ethics in business

Materials

- Company law
- Alma Talent Fokus, company law
- other material informed by the teacher

Teaching methods

- lectures
- taking part in the work of the boards of directors
- meetings
- independet work

Student workload

- participating in the board work (6 meetings, 6 hours)
- meetings (18 hours)
- independet work (30 hours)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To complete the course a student has to:
1. Be an active executive board member in one or two virtual enterprises.
2. Prepare agendas for the executive board meetings.
3. Be able to evaluate his/her own performance in the virtual enterprise executive boards, keeping in mind the Corporate Law?s requirements.
4. Take part in further developing the virtual enterprises and updating the strategies and business plans as part of the executive board work.
5. Give feedback and suggestions on developing the working methods of the executive boards after the board meetings.
6. Prepare a learning diary

Qualifications

- Virtual Enterprise