ETHIC, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & PROFESSIONALISM

Course Overview: Ethics, Corporate Governance & Professionalism

This course delivers a structured and practice-oriented exploration of ethics, corporate governance, and professionalism in banking, equipping learners with the values, frameworks, and professional judgment required to uphold integrity and accountability in financial institutions. It blends theoretical foundations with applied practices, preparing candidates for professional banking examinations and real-world responsibilities in ethical decision-making, governance structures, and professional conduct. Designed for banking professionals, finance students, and practitioners, the course bridges ethical principles with industry practice to strengthen regulatory compliance, stakeholder trust, and organizational resilience.

Learners will gain insights into:

• Foundations of Ethics: definitions, principles, theories, and applications in banking and finance.
• Professionalism in Banking: codes of conduct, duties, responsibilities, and ethical obligations of bankers.
• Corporate Governance: frameworks, board structures, shareholder rights, transparency, and accountability.
• Ethical Decision-Making: approaches to resolving dilemmas, balancing profit with responsibility, and managing conflicts of interest.
• Regulatory Oversight: roles of CBN, NDIC, SEC, NSE, NAICOM, and PENCOM in enforcing governance standards.
• Fraud and Misconduct Prevention: anti-money laundering, whistleblowing, and compliance with prudential guidelines.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and community development.
• Professional Development: continuous learning, certification, and adherence to industry standards.
• Global Governance Practices: OECD principles, Basel Committee recommendations, and international best practices.
• Banking Ethics in Practice: case studies on ethical lapses, governance failures, and lessons learned.