Objectives

This course enables students to acquire practical knowledge of corporate governance, in particular, the rules stated by law, case-law and self-regulation related to the rights and duties of the various bodies and their impact on liability.

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Contents

This course covers the Swiss law regulating the company limited by shares essentially by a practical approach. Current and future rules governing the organization, functioning and tasks of the corporate bodies as well as their application are mainly addressed. Furthermore, the issue of liability of directors is subject to a thorough and in-depth study, notably carried out in the light of the rights and obligations devolving upon the Board of Directors on the basis of law, case law and good practice.

This course is taught in French.

References

Course slides, collection of texts and Code of Obligations.

Pre-requisites

None.

Evaluation

First attempt

Exam:

Written 2h00 hours

Documentation:

Allowed with restrictions

Calculator:

Not allowed

Evaluation:

Examination: this written exam is an onsite digital exams (ENEP), QCM

Duration: 2h

Documentation: authorized with restrictions

Calculatrice: unauthorized

Retake

Exam:

Written 2h00 hours

Documentation:

Allowed with restrictions

Calculator:

Not allowed

Evaluation:

Examination: this written exam is an onsite digital exams (ENEP), QCM

Duration: 2h

Documentation: authorized with restrictions

Calculatrice: unauthorized