Corporate Governance and Ai
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course discusses the interactions between corporate governance and AI in managing the traditional agency problems arising in every institution. In particular, from an interdisciplinary and critical perspective, the course focuses on the risks and benefits of using artificial intelligence in a governance structure, emphasizing the importance of striking a proper balance among all the different interests involved. In this context, the course will highlight how these elements change depending on the specific characteristics of every institution (e.g., corporation, non-profit institution, digital platform, etc.).
Expected learning outcomes
The course aims to increase participants' awareness of the characteristics of AI and corporate governance, developing their ability to autonomously apply the concepts learned to the digital context.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
- The role and the objectives of corporate governance: agency problems, corporation purpose, and governance strategies
- The role of AI and new technologies in corporate governance and internal controls: efficiencies and risks, management duties, and regulated activities
- Platform governance: the disruption of the corporation and the new distributed organizations
- Blockchain and Decentralised Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
- The role of AI and new technologies in corporate governance and internal controls: efficiencies and risks, management duties, and regulated activities
- Platform governance: the disruption of the corporation and the new distributed organizations
- Blockchain and Decentralised Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of commercial, private, and European law
Teaching methods
Lectures (in presence only) and discussion of practical cases. Possibility of in-depth study on a voluntary basis
Teaching Resources
Papers provided during classes and published on the course web page
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam; there will be no intermediate tests.
The oral exam consists of a discussion on the topics covered in the syllabus and indicated in the recommended study materials, with particular focus on the in-depth aspects addressed during the lessons. The goal is to assess the ability to understand and clearly and personally articulate the fundamental concepts of the subject. Evaluation criteria are based on the knowledge and comprehension of the core content of the discipline, as well as the ability to independently rework and apply the acquired knowledge.
The oral exam consists of a discussion on the topics covered in the syllabus and indicated in the recommended study materials, with particular focus on the in-depth aspects addressed during the lessons. The goal is to assess the ability to understand and clearly and personally articulate the fundamental concepts of the subject. Evaluation criteria are based on the knowledge and comprehension of the core content of the discipline, as well as the ability to independently rework and apply the acquired knowledge.
IUS/04 - BUSINESS LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Restelli Enrico Rino