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 the students and research scholars to serve society with the help of the field of law by developing skills concerning advocacy, legal service, legislation, law reforms, and the like. 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
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Anyone with an interest in this subject area
Course Structure
Module 1: Basic Building Blocks
1. Corporate Governance: What, Why and How?
2. Ethics and Corporate Governance
3. Finance, Audit and Corporate Governance
4. Law and Corporate Governance
Module 2: Understanding the Annual Report
1. Contents of an Annual Report
2. How to read and interpret the financial information?
3. Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
4. Financial disclosures and reporting requirements
5. Auditing requirements in today’s business environment
Module 3: Business Ethics
1. Ethics and Business
2. Ethical Principles in Business
3. The Business System: Government, Markets, and International Trade
4. Ethics in the Marketplace
Module 4: Corporate Governance in Listed Entities
1. Definition, significance, and evolution of corporate governance
2. Governance models (Anglo-American, European, Asian models)
3. Role Of Governance In Corporate Performance
4. Legal and Regulatory Environment in India
5. Role of RBI in corporate governance for financial institutions
Module 5: Corporate Governance in Other Types of Entities
1. Startups
2. Small and Medium Enterprises
3. Family-owned businesses
4. Group Companies
5. Transnational companies
6. State-owned enterprises
7. Non-Profit Organizations
Module 6: Corporate Governance: Other dimensions
1. Sustainability, physical environment and climate risk
2. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Framework
3. Effective Corporate Social Responsibility (GRI and ESG)
Module 7: The way ahead and Valedictory
1. Technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence and Corporate Governance
2. Issues and Challenges in Implementing Corporate Governance
3. Corporate Governance: International Perspective
Evaluation:
10 marks: During 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
Total 150 Marks
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
Prof. Sethu Gururajan
Mr. Sumit Agrawal
Mr. M. Damodaran
Dr. Sanjeevan Kapshe
Mr. Sumit Agrawal
And many more esteemed professionals.
When Does the Course Start
August 22, 2025
Perks
Participants who successfully complete the course requirements, including assessments and assignments, will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Course Fees (if any)
Rs. 85,000/- + GST [Last date: 15 August 2025 ]
*Early Bird Fees: Rs. 75,000/- + GST [Last date: 31 July 2025]
Enrolment Procedure: Click here to enroll
Contact Info
Mr. Vaibhav Yadav
acpcg@gnlu.ac.in
+91-95169 20247
To know more click on Course_Brochure
