Master of Corporate Governance (Part-time)

Course Overview

Programme

Master of Corporate Governance (part-time)

Duration and Mode of Study

1.5-year part-time

Programme Objectives

• To educate and train students in the corporate secretaryship and governance disciplines in both academic and professional terms in order to enhance their career development as Company Secretaries or Corporate Governance Professionals
• To provide students with up-to-date legal and compliance aspects in discharging the duties in corporate secretarial and governance practices
• To cultivate in students the professional skills for integrating, analysing and applying knowledge in accounting, finance, taxation, and risk management in making decisions, solving problems and providing advice to achieve effective corporate management and governance
• To develop students’ skills in strategic management from a global perspective, with sound ethical judgement and knowledge of the digital application to corporate governance
• To enhance students’ effective communication and interaction skills with internal and external stakeholders of an organisation

Programme Learning Outcomes

• Analyse the legal and compliance aspects involved in company matters and demonstrate comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge relating to company secretarial practices and good corporate governance in an organisation
• Apply concepts and professional knowledge in accounting, finance, taxation, and risk management in solving complex problems and providing advice that are required for effective corporate management
• Synthesise the knowledge and skills in planning, implementing and monitoring business strategies in achieving organisational goals with sound ethical judgement and relevant digital applications in a global context
• Demonstrate effective communication and interaction skills with internal and external stakeholders including directors, managers, shareholders of the organisation and various government and regulatory bodies

Graduate Profile

Graduates of the Master of Corporate Governance are expected to become Chartered Secretaries and Chartered Governance Professionals who possess the following attributes:

• Sound analytical skills of the legal and compliance aspects involved in company matters and possess comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge relating to company secretarial practices and good corporate governance in an organisation;
• Ability to apply concepts and professional knowledge in accounting, finance, taxation, and risk management in solving complex problems and providing advice that are required for effective corporate management;
• Ability to synthesise the knowledge and skills in planning, implementing and monitoring business strategies in achieving organisational goals with sound ethical judgement and relevant digital applications in a global context; and
• Effective communication and interaction skills with internal and external stakeholders including directors, managers, shareholders of the organisation and various government and regulatory bodies.

Education Pathway

Graduates of the Programme are expected to be eligible for pursuing:

• DBA
• PhD

Employment Pathway

Graduates of the Programme are expected to be able to work as:

• Mid or senior level positions of Company Secretaries and Corporate Governance Professionals