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Executive Certificate Programme in
Corporate Law (ECPCL)
10 Months | Online | ₹1,25,000

A Times Of India Group Initiative

What is a Corporation?
A corporation is a legal entity that exists to conduct business. It’s a separate legal
entity from the people who own it. A corporation can conduct business in its own
name just like any person can. When a person owns a part of a corporation, their
liability is limited to their ownership in the corporation.

What is Corporate Law?

Corporate Law is the foundation of economic activity in society. It is the body of
laws, rules, regulations, and practices that govern the formation and operation of
corporations. It’s the body of law that regulates legal entities that conduct
business. The laws touch on the rights and obligations of all of the people involved
with forming, owning, operating, and managing a corporation.

Corporate Law: Common Principles

Legal personality
Corporation owners pool their resources into a separate entity. That entity
can use the assets and sell them.

Limited Liability
When a corporation gets sued, it’s only the corporation’s assets that are
under liability. A corporation’s limited liability allows owners to take risks and
diversify their investments.

Transferrable Shares
The fact that ownership can be transferred allows the corporation to go on
when owners want to make changes.

Delegated Management
Corporations have a defined structure and hierarchy to conduct their affairs.
There’s a board of directors elected by shareholders and others in various
functional roles.

Investor Ownership
Investors have decision-making authority and profit-sharing in proportion to
their ownership interest. Owners typically vote to elect board members.
Corporate Law: A Lucrative Career Option
The corporate or business sector has shown exceptional growth in the last few
years. It has launched a lot of new career avenues for people, and corporate law is
one of them. The practice of corporate law involves general corporate matters,
such as the incorporation of companies, directors’ and shareholders’ rights,
articles of association, board meetings, secretarial matters, and the public listing or
delisting of companies. As per reports, the demand for corporate lawyers will only
increase in the near future. There is ample opportunity for corporate lawyers
owing to the various new areas of expertise that have emerged in recent years.

Source: www.indiatoday.in

Desired Skills for Corporate Lawyers

Good Communication
Skills

Numerical Ability

Business Awareness

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Strategy & Planning

Abilities

Source: www.indiatoday.in

Corporate Law is a trending career option right now with a lot of scope and potential.
It offers a challenging and rewarding career for those who can tackle complex concepts
and exercise sound judgment. Check out how IIM Bodh Gaya’s Executive Certificate
Programme in Corporate Law can highlight your profile in this competitive market.
Programme Overview
Executive Certificate Programme in
Corporate Law
This certificate programme aims to provide a sound understanding
of corporate laws and its linkages with various business-related
issues including corporate governance and regulatory issues. It will
also deal with formulation and implementation of effective
financial strategies with legal prudence in the decision-making
process. The importance of a well chalked out understanding of
application of law is extremely important for finance personnel.
This tailor-made course would help the participants to understand
the legal intricacies involved in finance and business decisions.

Programme Highlights

Contextually designed
Focus on real
10-month programme for
business use cases
working professionals

Peer-learning & IIM Bodh Gaya

networking opportunities Executive Alumni status
Learning Outcomes

Gain a fair knowledge in a new area of law of

interdisciplinary nature, increasingly known as
corporate finance

Understand the basic legal principles of

corporate laws, rules, and regulations

Enabling the development of critical and analytical

abilities in Corporate Law

Understand the legal consequences of corporate

financial actions

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Programme Curriculum*

Module 1: Nature, Incorporation, and Structure of a Company

• Types of Companies
• MoA and AoA Related Principles
• Incorporation of a Company and It’s Procedure
• Corporate Personality and Limited Liability
• How a Company Acts?

Module 2: Legal Aspects of Corporate Law

• Introduction to Corporate Law
• Share Capital, Debt Capital – Debentures and Bonds
• Regulatory Framework of Raising Capital
• Legal Incidents of Membership (Ownership of Shares)
• Prohibition on Financial Assistance

Module 3: Corporate Governance

• Division of Power between Shareholders and Directors
• Directors and Statutory Meetings
• Class Action Suits
• Breach of Duty and Third Parties
• Corporate Audit and Corporate Governance
• Shareholders’ Remedies

Module 4: Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

• TRIPS Agreement
• Trademark: Law and Eligibility of Registration
• Trademark Infringement
• Copyright: Economic and Moral Rights
• Trade-secret Protection
Module 5: Regulation and Investor Protection
• Overview of Regulatory Regime
• Role of SEBI and Committees
• Listing of Shares
• IPO and FEMA
• Insider Trading

Module 6: Liability of Corporates

• Principles of Corporate Liability
• Officer in Default
• Corporate Frauds
• Inspections, Enquiry, and Penalties

Module 7: Winding Up
• Restructuring and Re-organisation
• Mergers, Acquisitions, and Take Overs
• Winding Up
• Sick Companies
• The Liquidation Process
• Trading while Insolvent

Module 8: Alternate Dispute Resolution

• Introduction to ADR
• Negotiation
• Mediation
• Collaborative Law
• Arbitration

Project Work

*Modtules/topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be
dropped/modified/adapted to fit the participant profile and programme hours.
Pedagogy
The teaching approach will be highly interactive and leverage technology. The
programme pedagogy focuses on experiential learning through simulations, case
studies, workshop by industry experts, management exercises and class
discussions.

Programme Delivery
Sessions will be conducted via a state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform
and delivered in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode that can be accessed by learners on
their Desktop, Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone.

Duration
10 months*

Schedule
Saturday, First Session:
09:00 am – 10:30 am
Saturday, Second Session:
10:45 am – 12:15 pm
 Who Should Attend?
• Experienced professionals of Corporate Law, HR, Operations, and
Strategy Teams who aspire to enhance their knowledge in corporate
law for career advancement
• Fresh Graduates, R&D Professionals, Self-employed Finance
Professionals, and Legal Professionals planning to build a career in
Corporate Law

Eligibility Criteria
• Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders
(only 10+2+3) from a recognised University
or Institution
• Working professionals with a minimum of 2
years of work experience*
• Fresh graduates with good academic
background can also apply
• Final selection will be done by
IIM Bodh Gaya
* Internships and Trainee Experiences will not be considered
in full-time work experience

Admission Criteria
The admission will be based on overall profile of
the applicants. Candidates will have to submit
their resume while applying, along with other
relevant documents.

Attendance Criteria
A minimum of 70% attendance is a prerequisite
for the successful completion of the programme.
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Certification & Alumni Status

• A “Certificate of Completion” will be issued to the participant who will fulfil all
the criteria (Attendance & Evaluation) related to completion of course.
• A “Certificate of Participation” will be issued to the participant who fails to fulfil
the criteria (Attendance & Evaluation) related to completion of course.
• Successful participants will also be accorded IIM Bodh Gaya Executive Alumni
status.

Alumni Benefits
• Upon completion of the Programme, participants will need to register with a
one-time registration fee of ₹5,000 + GST to receive the prestigious IIM Bodh
Gaya Executive Alumni Status (optional). The Alumni benefits include:
• Permanent email ID from the institute
• Merchandise from Alumni Relation Office
• Regular updates about institutes activities, newsletters, etc.
• Discount of upto 10% for other programmes based on terms and conditions
(only for the joint programmes i.e., IIM Bodh Gaya & TimesPro collaboration)
• Offline access to IIM Bodh Gaya library
• Concessions on conference/webinars/workshop registration based on terms
and conditions
Programme Directors

Prof. Soumya Prakash Patra

Assistant Professor – Law and Public Policy
IIM Bodh Gaya

Prof. Patra is an Assistant Professor of Law and Public Policy at IIM Bodh Gaya. Prior to
joining IIM Bodh Gaya, he was working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of
Commerce and Management, at St. Xavier University, Kolkata. He has a doctorate in
Standard Essential Patents and Automotive Safety from Rajiv Gandhi School of
Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur, a LLM in Business Law from Dr. B A
Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, and a BE in Electrical Engineering
from VSSUT Burla, Sambalpur.

Prof. Patra has more than a decade of experience in providing legal interpretation and
support, technology compliance, and IPR services including Patent Drafting, IPR
Management Solutions, Patent Search and Analysis, Technology Research Solutions,
and Business/Technology Intelligence Solutions to automotive and metal industries.
His teaching interests include Commercial and Business Laws, Cyber Laws and
Forensics, Labor Laws, Intellectual Property Laws, Innovation and Public Policy,
Innovation and Technology Management, and AI and Law.
Programme Directors

Prof. Sabyasachi Mohapatra

Associate Professor – Finance and Accounting
IIM Bodh Gaya

Prof. Mohapatra is an Associate Professor with IIM Bodh Gaya in the area of Finance
and Accounts. Prior to joining IIM Bodh Gaya, Prof. Mohapatra worked as an Assistant
Professor in Finance and Accounts area at IIM Raipur. Before getting into academics he
worked as an Associate Consultant in the Banking and Financial Services Vertical at
TATA Consultancy Services Ltd., between 2005 and 2017. He is a Ph.D. (Finance) and
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from IIT Kharagpur with Finance
and Operations as majors. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in the field of Computer
Science from the Visveswaraiah Technological University.

His research and teaching interests lie in the fields of Asset Pricing, Value and Growth
Investing, Portfolio and Asset Management, Risk and Regulatory Management, Market
Microstructure and Infrastructure, Financial and Banking Analytics (Big Data), and
Behavioural Finance.
Programme Fee

Particulars Amount (₹)*

Registration Fee 4,900

Gross Programme Fee

1,25,000
(Excluding Registration Fee)

Note:
• Collection of all above fees, except for Executive Alumni fees, will be done by
TEEL.
• *GST as per prevailing rate is applicable & will be collected additionally from
the candidate/participant. Current GST rate is 18%.
• **Processing fee is ₹10,000, which includes ₹2,500 towards application fee,
₹2,400 towards bank charges and ₹5,100 towards the total course fees.
• ***IIM BG Executive Alumni Fee (One-time registration fee and which is
optional) of ₹5,000 + GST is to be paid by participants directly to IIM Bodh Gaya
after successful completion of the Programme.
• In case the Applicant’s profile is rejected by the Institute then the initial amount
paid on registration shall be refunded subject to a deduction of ₹2,500 (Rupees
Two Thousand and Five Hundred only) by way of administrative charges.
Instalment Schedule

Instalment Date Amount (`)*

Processing At the time of Registration 10,000

Fees

I Within one week of offer roll out date 34,900

II 10th July, 2023 40,000

III 10th October, 2023 40,000

*GST as per prevailing rate is applicable & will be collected additionally from the
candidate/participant. Current GST rate is 18%.

Programme Timelines

Application Closure Date 2nd April, 2023

Programme Start Date 15th April, 2023

Programme End Date 1st February, 2024

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Building on the grand heritage of the IIM brand, the Indian Institute of
Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya) fosters a culture and curriculum whose
sole purpose is to create socially responsible managers and emotionally mature
leaders. A dynamic curriculum in consonance with academics and industry
experts provides students with opportunities to master new skills and explore
diverse perspectives.

Apart from the conventional classroom setup, IIM Bodh Gaya lays emphasis on
practical learning with students partaking in case studies, sessions with industry
experts, live projects, etc. The institute’s thrust on meaningful research is evident
through the credentials and accomplishments of its faculty that has publications
in ABDC and Scopus listed journals of repute. In a short span of time, IIM Bodh
Gaya has strengthened its position in the corporate world, with its students
contributing to illustrious business organisations all over.

IIM Bodh Gaya acknowledges the significance of exposure to global standards and
contemporary trends for enrichment of its students’ learning experience. In order
to bring international exposure and cultural diversity to the campus, the institute
has established collaborations with several reputed institutions in France,
Venezuela, Russia, Mexico, Italy and South Korea, and discussions are underway
with many other international universities around the world.

An ancient seat of learning that represents one of the prominent paths to

enlightenment, and recognised as a key Buddhist destination, Bodh Gaya is home
to the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; an iconic 80 feet statue
of Buddha; and the famous Indosan Nippon temple. This land of enlightenment
serves as a source of inspiration for IIM Bodh Gaya in its journey to become ‘The
Enlightening IIM’. Aptly enough, IIM Bodh Gaya’s new identity was unveiled and
blessed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

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