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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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MGMT 790 001 (CRN: 25415)
FRONTIERS OF CORP GOVERNANCE
Long Title: FRONTIERS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Department: Management
Instructor: Ramesh, Kris
Meeting: 6:15PM - 9:30PM T (20-JAN-2026 - 24-FEB-2026)
Part of Term: MBA H
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1.5
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA Hybrid
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA for Professionals
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA - Executive Program
MBA
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Graduate Quadmester
Section Max Enrollment: 45
Section Enrolled: 15
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 6:12AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: Using case studies, the course will examine topics such as the roles and responsibilities of corporate boards, how to adapt corporate governance practices from private to public, the role of culture and financial incentives on ethics and corporate performance, the pros and cons of dual class structures, and the effects of shareholder activism.