Directors Academy

DIRECTORS’ ACADEMY Day 1: Enhancing Financial Acumen- March 12, 2013 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.(HALF DAY SESSION) Day 2: Best Practices for the Boardroom - March 13, 2013 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Directors’ Academy is for those seeking their first board seat or who are new to the boardroom. This highly interactive program covers the foundation of boardroom effectiveness and provides an overview of the tools, knowledge and skills needed to make a difference in the boardroom. The topics are taught by leading academics, experienced board members, and thought leaders in governance.

(This program is limited to 25 participants to ensure an enriched discussion)

Topics covered include:

• Current Shareholder Democracy. • Determining the Impact of Governance on Firm Value. • Strategy and Risk Oversight. • Understanding the Role of Corporate Governance in Business Decisions • Key Committees: Duties, Roles and Responsibilities. • Duty of Loyalty, Duty of Care. • Relationship of the “C-Suite and the Board.

Key Benefits

• Earn one and a half courses required towards Certificate in Corporate Governance (http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/academics/programs/continuing-professional-education/corporate-governance-certificate)

• Earn up to 12 Continuing Professional Education (CPE)credits in the field of Business Management and Organization • Directors networking reception immediately following the program on March 13th. • Paid attendance at 2013 Evidence & Perspectives series.

PROGRAM FEE: $1500

For additional information on this and other programs, please contact:

Tamika Washington Program Manager Center for Corporate Governance (215) 895-4920 Tamikaw@Drexel.edu http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/academics/centers/corporate-governance

LeBow College of Business, Division of Drexel University, is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org