Taught course

Management and Corporate Governance/Grad ICSA - Dublin

Institution
Ulster University · Department of Management, Leadership and Marketing
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

You should have a second class honours degree in any subject from a recognised institution or have obtained an equivalent standard in a professional or other qualification recognised by the University for this purpose, for example, the CGIUKI Diploma in Business Practice.

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Committee. In this case, normally you will be interviewed to assess your capability to undertake a rigorous course of study. The award of GradCG will depend on whether you meet the CGIUKI entry criteria.

Students who have achieved relevant professional or postgraduate qualifications MAY be granted exemptions from modules on the course, in accordance with the University's accreditation of prior learning (APL) policy.

Other qualifications

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Committee and in accordance with the University's APL policy. In this case, normally you will be interviewed to assess your capability to undertake a rigorous course of study. The award of GradICSA will depend on whether you meet the CGIUKI entry criteria.

Conditions of claiming graduate status of CGIUKI

• You must have registered with CGIUKI as a collaborative student and pay the fee to become a registered student member of CGIUKI.

• Those with the relevant work experience can apply for chartered secretary status and use the post nominal ACIS.

Months of entry

November

Course content

Due to the great demand for the GradCG qualification (formally GradICSA), Ulster University offers this course with face-to-face tuition to help you achieve a demanding professional and academic qualification. This course leads to graduate membership of The Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland, the international membership and qualifying body for chartered secretaries and other governance professionals. The course has been developed in close collaboration with the Institute and is fully accredited by them.

By completing this course, students achieve a masters qualification from Ulster University and also the professional qualification from the Institute.

Information for international students

English language requirements for international applicants

International students will be required to have achieved IELTS 7 (with no contributing band at less than 6.0) or equivalent.

Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    30-36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Mr Nick Read
Email
n.read@ulster.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 28 9036 8880