ADVANCED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Jointly offered by Gujarat National Law University & Excellence Enablers! Register Now!

About GNLU

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and holistic development of the students and staff. It aims to develop a sense of responsibility among students and research scholars to serve society through the field of law by developing skills in advocacy, legal services, legislation, law reforms, and related areas. It aims to promote legal knowledge and to make law and the legal process efficient instruments of social development and social justice.

About Excellence Enablers

Excellence Enablers is a niche Corporate Governance advisory firm. We do not attempt to be all things to all persons. Improving Corporate Governance policies and practices is our raison d’être. Our mission is to demystify Corporate Governance and to persuade corporates that it is nothing more than doing the right things at the right time in the right manner for the right reasons. For more information, please visit www.excellenceenablers.com.

About the Course

The course is ideal for

Individuals aiming for leadership roles
Compliance professionals working in various companies
Entrepreneurs focused on establishing sustainable governance structures in their start-ups
Venture capitalists and private equity providers interested in joining the boards
Advisers and consultants who support boards
Independent directors
Audit professionals
Anyone with an interest in this subject area

Course Structure

Module 1: Basic Building Blocks

Corporate Governance: What, Why and How?
Ethics and Corporate Governance
Finance, Audit and Corporate Governance
Law and Corporate Governance

Module 2: Understanding the Annual Report

Contents of an Annual Report
How to read and interpret the financial information?
Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
Financial disclosures and reporting requirements
Auditing requirements in today’s business environment

Module 3: Business Ethics

Ethics and Business
Ethical Principles in Business
The Business System: Government, Markets, and International Trade
Ethics in the Marketplace

Module 4: Corporate Governance in Listed Entities

Definition, significance, and evolution of corporate governance
Governance models (Anglo-American, European, Asian models)
Role Of Governance In Corporate Performance
Legal and Regulatory Environment in India
Role of RBI in corporate governance for financial institutions

Module 5: Corporate Governance in Other Types of Entities

Startups
Small and Medium Enterprises
Family-owned businesses
Group Companies
Transnational companies
State-owned enterprises
Non-Profit Organizations

Module 6: Corporate Governance: Other dimensions

Sustainability, physical environment and climate risk
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Framework
Effective Corporate Social Responsibility (GRI and ESG)

Module 7: The way ahead and Valedictory

Technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence and Corporate Governance
Issues and Challenges in Implementing Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance: International Perspective

Evaluation

Total 150 Marks

10 marks: During the first offline interaction at GNLU Gandhinagar
100 marks: 5 MCQ tests of 20 marks each during online sessions
40 Marks: Descriptive Examination at GNLU Gandhinagar

Note: The sequence of the online and offline modules may be adjusted as required.

Eligibility

Graduates from any recognized Indian or foreign university are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to applicants with degrees such as B.E/B.Tech, LLB, MBA, CA, CS, or CMA.
Selection will be merit-based, with emphasis on academic background, professional experience, and motivation as described in the application form.

Duration

3 months (August–November, 2025)

Course Mentors