Corporate Governance and Leadership

MSc

This programme of study is designed specifically for those that hold a finance, accounting, law or business qualification at undergraduate level and who wish to develop knowledge and/or pursue a career as a chartered secretary or in a related field.

The role of the chartered secretary is wide ranging, stimulating and at the heart of modern business. Responsibilities range from accounting and financial management to research and business planning, from economics to human resources and from company secretaryship to general management, the latter involving all aspects of running a company. To maintain effectiveness in a constantly changing environment, chartered secretaries have to keep abreast of developments in a variety of fields. This calls for knowledge and understanding in a wide range of business disciplines such as common law, corporate governance, risk management, taxation, accounting and industrial relations. This degree therefore will expose the student to a range of business issues and problems that may require complex solutions. the programme will be challenging and will meet the requirements of the ICSA professional qualification. The degree also introduces students to key leadership issues critical in the development of organisational strategy.

Overview
Content
Additional information
How to apply
Fees and funding
International

Course level

Postgraduate

Modes of study

Full time

Attendance

One year full-time. The taught programme lasts for two semesters. Students are expected to complete the dissertation within one additional semester. Candidates can elect to study part-time over two years. Attendance on one day per week.

Location

Park Campus

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a undergraduate degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant subject obtained from a UK university; equivalent degree or Postgraduate Diploma from a recognised university abroad; or professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AIB, ACII etc, if they are obtained by examination.

Length of study

12 months

Start date

September 2011

School

Northampton Business School

Course content

The MSc Corporate Governance and Leadership provides students with a global perspective on these two key areas of fundamental importance to businesses and society globally. This programme is designed to provide a sound understanding of corporate governance and leadership from corporate, investor and stakeholder perspectives. The programme is also benchmarked against the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and on completion graduates will be awarded with Grad ICSA. This therefore defines the course and content details of the modules.

Special course features

Practical relevance
ICSA accreditation
Dedicated staff
Student support systems
Link to professional courses

Typical modules

Corporate Reporting
Corporate Social Responsibility and Governance
Applied and Corporate Law
Financial and Business Strategy
Corporate Secretarial Practice
Global Financial Strategy
Strategic Leadership

Assessment

The course has a mixture of assessment involving essays, reports and examinations, plus a dissertation.

Career opportunities

Excellent career opportunities exist. Chartered Secretaries work in a number of different careers and across a variety of sectors including corporate, not-for-profit and charity. Some work as company secretaries for FTSE100 companies and others have roles such as chief executive, chairman, in-house counsel, director of legal services or finance director or they work in private practice offering business and legal services.

For general application information please see our how to apply page.

Fees quoted are for home and EU students commencing their course in the academic year 2012/13. Tuition fees are payable for each year of the course. The fees are subject to annual increases in subsequent academic years.