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MSc - Corporate Governance

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Full time | City Campus | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Company Law

Course Summary

Develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work as a company secretary. You'll prepare for a dynamic career at the governance heart of an organisation. MSc Corporate Governance is designed for company directors, governance professionals, senior business leaders, entrepreneurs, and company secretaries committed to shaping the future of organisations with integrity and vision. You'll develop the critical skills, strategic insight, and global outlook needed to steer complex organisations in today's dynamic business environment with confidence. Through a rich blend of academic study and real-world application, you'll explore the pivotal role of strong, ethical leadership in bringing an organisation's mission to life. The course offers you a rare opportunity to refine your leadership skills, elevate governance impact, and become catalysts for meaningful change within organisations and across the wider business landscape. As part of this course, you'll: Explore the intricacies of corporate strategy, governance frameworks, and boardroom dynamics Gain powerful tools and actionable techniques that can be immediately implemented to drive performance, resilience, and long-term value Build the expertise and skills required of a company secretary Strengthen your understanding of governance and general management theory Challenge conventional thinking to improve your professional practice Collaborate with peers to share best practice and generate new ideas Gain a highly specialised set of board-level leadership capabilities to recognise, analyse and influence corporate affairs Professional accreditation This boardroom-focused programme is formally accredited to meet the requirements of the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGQP) - the benchmark standard for aspiring and established company secretaries and governance professionals. It provides a clear pathway to professional excellence, combining strategic insight with practical competencies that empower you to lead with confidence and integrity at the highest level.

Modules

This module will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the UK legal framework that governs business organisations, with a particular focus on the law governing registered companies. You’ll develop an understanding of the framework, the legal principles and their practical application. Drawing heavily upon the Companies Act 2006 and related legislation, you’ll focus on legal issues arising during company operations, which will involve appropriately applying the relevant law. This will include the duties and responsibilities of officers of incorporated associations, together with the rights and obligations of company members, their protection, corporate governance, how a company operates, how it is constituted, reorganisations, winding-up, minority members, capital and securities. The module will also equip you with the knowledge and key skills necessary to work with governing authorities across the private, public and voluntary sectors on issues of regulatory compliance. You’ll gain an understanding of the legal framework governing organisations, dealing with legal principles and their practical application relating to corporate law and its working practice.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,500

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.