Course 1: Leadership & Governance

Course Code: BBA-AUD 470
Credit Hours: 3
Semester Offered: Year 4 – Semester 7/8

Course Description

This course explores the principles and practices of leadership and governance within organizations. Students will study the roles of leaders in shaping vision, strategy, and ethical behavior while understanding governance frameworks that ensure accountability and transparency. Through case studies and simulations, students will develop critical leadership and ethical decision-making skills applicable in auditing, management, and corporate governance contexts.

Course Objectives

• Understand principles of effective leadership and good governance.

• Evaluate governance structures for accountability and transparency.

• Apply ethical reasoning in organizational decision-making.

• Develop practical leadership skills for managing teams and organizations.

Key Topics

1. Leadership theories and styles (transformational, servant, contingency)

2. Governance principles: boards, committees, accountability

3. Ethical leadership and corporate social responsibility

4. Stakeholder management and decision-making

5. Leadership challenges in public and private organizations

6. Case studies of leadership and governance successes/failures

Assessment Methods

• Class participation & simulations: 20%

• Group project on governance frameworks: 20%

• Midterm test: 20%

• Final exam: 40%

???? Recommended Textbooks

• Yukl, G. – Leadership in Organizations

• Northouse, P. – Leadership: Theory and Practice

• Carroll, A. & Buchholtz, A. – Business and Society: Ethics and Stakeholder Management