Corporate Law: Master the Legal Side of Business in (2025)
What keeps a corporation running? What ensures it stays accountable? This course strips away the jargon and makes corporate law simple and practical. You’ll learn about corporate governance, shareholder rights, and the duties of directors. Through real-world examples and case studies, you’ll see how these principles shape businesses and protect the people involved.
What Will You Learn?
By the end of this course, you’ll:
- Grasp the foundational principles of corporate law, including governance and the roles of directors and shareholders.
- Understand the legal frameworks behind mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance.
- Learn about directors’ duties, liabilities, and their fiduciary responsibilities.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Corporate Law
Start with the basics. Learn how corporations are formed, their legal personality, and the concept of limited liability.
- Lecture 1: What is Corporate Law?
Understand what corporate law covers and why it matters. - Lecture 2: Formation of Corporations
Discover the steps to establish a corporation, from incorporation to drafting charters. - Lecture 3: Corporate Legal Personality and Limited Liability
Explore how corporations function as separate legal entities and the benefits for shareholders.
Module 2: Corporate Governance and Shareholder Rights
Understand how corporations make decisions and how shareholders’ rights are protected.
- Lecture 4: Corporate Governance: Legal Frameworks
Compare governance models from around the world. - Lecture 5: Shareholder Rights and Protections
Learn about voting, dividends, and safeguards against unfair practices. - Lecture 6: Corporate Meetings and Decision-Making
Dive into the legal rules for meetings and how key decisions are made.
Module 3: Directors’ Duties and Liabilities
Examine the responsibilities directors owe to their companies and the risks they face.
- Lecture 7: Fiduciary Duties of Directors
Learn about loyalty, care, and acting in good faith. - Lecture 8: Conflicts of Interest and Corporate Opportunities
Explore legal challenges directors face when conflicts arise. - Lecture 9: Director Liability and Legal Consequences
Understand the penalties for breaches and how directors can defend themselves.
Module 4: Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions
Explore the financial side of corporations and the complexities of M&A.
- Lecture 10: Corporate Financing: Equity and Debt
Learn how companies raise capital and the rules that govern financing. - Lecture 11: Mergers and Acquisitions: Legal Frameworks
Understand the legal processes involved in corporate deals. - Lecture 12: Hostile Takeovers and Defense Mechanisms
Discover how companies resist unwanted acquisitions.
Module 5: Corporate Compliance and Legal Disputes
Learn how companies stay compliant and resolve conflicts.
- Lecture 13: Corporate Compliance and Risk Management
Explore programs that help businesses avoid legal troubles. - Lecture 14: Dispute Resolution in Corporate Law
Study the tools—litigation, arbitration, mediation—that settle disputes. - Lecture 15: Corporate Criminal Liability
Understand when and how corporations face criminal charges.
Who is This Course For?
This course is for anyone who wants to understand corporate law, including:
- Aspiring corporate lawyers.
- Business professionals seeking legal clarity.
- Entrepreneurs building and running companies.
- Law students exploring corporate governance.
Certificate of Completion
Finish the course and walk away with a certificate that demonstrates your mastery of corporate law. This credential is valuable for careers in law, business, and governance.
