MSc Corporate Governance

The Corporate Governance MSc at Leeds Beckett University is an advanced program designed to enhance your understanding of complex corporate structures, efficiency and conflicts. This course also helps students understand accountability and regulatory compliance guidelines, in theory and practice. The program provides insights into the latest theories and best practices in corporate governance, examining the functioning of boards of directors, their role in the overall strategic management of firms, and how they affect firm value and operations.Course Content: This course focuses on numerous key elements including corporate governance, corporate finance, accounting, ethics, corporate strategy, and compliance. You'll get a chance to develop insight into board behavior, learn about different approaches of corporate governance around the world, and evaluate the relationship between social responsibility, corporate governance, and corporate law.Key Modules: The key modules of this course include Corporate Governance, Corporate Finance, Corporate Strategy, and Accounting modules in semester one. In semester two, Ethics, Decision Making & Corporate Governance, and Making Corporate Boards Effective modules are key. The program also entails a final semester where students engage in a project or a dissertation.Accreditations: The degree is accredited by the International Governance Association and the British Accounting and Finance Association, providing global significance to the degree.Future Careers: Upon completing this program, graduates could embark on a range of career paths in different corporate roles. Possible career paths include Company Secretary, Corporate Planner, Strategic Consultant, Compliance & Assurance Officer, Investment Advisor, and roles in non-profit organizations and public agencies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.