London South Bank University, MSc, Corporate Governance

This course provides a sound understanding of corporate governance and leadership from investor and stakeholder perspectives. It will develop your ability to appreciate and influence the factors governing corporate affairs.

The programme is benchmarked against ICSA’s own high level standards. On completion, graduates who go on to become chartered secretaries will be professionally qualified to undertake a variety of senior roles in governance, law, finance, strategy, leadership, and administration. Many will follow a highly successful and financially rewarding career in a number of sectors, including private, public and voluntary.

Upon completion of the course you will:

• Gain Graduate ICSA status, with the opportunity to apply for full Chartered Membership
• Gain in depth understanding of corporate governance, from corporate, investor and stakeholder perspectives
• Have a better understanding of management theory, as well as a highly specialised set of board level leadership skills
• Gain the skills to become a strategic thinker able to recognise, analyse and influence the factors governing corporate affairs

The Masters in Corporate Governance combined with the internationally recognised ICSA qualification makes graduates highly employable in senior governance and administration positions. On this programme you will be encouraged to develop yourself in order to become a key player, with the skills, vision and ability to influence change.

Due to their varied knowledge and expertise, qualified chartered secretaries command highly-paid jobs in the private, public and voluntary sectors.