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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
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Course Overview
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L27 -
City Campus -
Part-Time -
1 Year -
16 Sep 2024
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Complete your dissertation, an in-depth project focused on enhancing corporate governance practice, supported by an expert tutor
- Define your own area of investigation, be that corporate governance, compliance or social responsibility and performance
- Aim to support your professional development and improve the corporate governance of your organisation so it becomes a beacon for good practice
- Study part-time with the support of an applied business school, so you’re able to fit your studies into your professional schedule
Build on your experience
This course will enable you to build on your existing knowledge as a graduate of the Chartered Governance Institute, having completed the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme, or a similar qualification.
Corporate governance on the agenda
Following high-profile organisational scandals, effective corporate governance and the need for transparency and fairness in business is high on the agenda around the world. As a result, organisations are under scrutiny, and pressure is on company secretaries to become more effective in developing good business conduct. This course will give you a holistic perspective of the governance eco-system and challenges. It will enable you to provide more considered solutions to complex business dilemmas.
Your academic community
You’ll join a collaborative academic community in an applied business school, right in the heart of the city. Specialist academic staff will support you as you define and research your dissertation.
Why study Corporate Governance (Top-Up) at Leeds Beckett University...
- Gain a holistic perspective of the governance eco-system and challenges
- Develop considered solutions to complex business dilemmas
- Collaborative academic community
- Part-time study
- Gain insight through Leeds Business School guest lectures
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Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
Applicants should be a graduate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) Chartered Secretaries Qualifying Scheme (CSQS) or hold a similar qualification. All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be interviewed and required to engage in a pre-course induction session.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.nts should be a graduate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) Chartered Secretaries Qualifying Scheme (CSQS) or hold a similar qualification. All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be interviewed and required to engage in a pre-course induction session.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; a template can be accessed at this link.
All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
Entry requirements
Applicants should be a graduate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) Chartered Secretaries Qualifying Scheme (CSQS) or hold a similar qualification. All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be interviewed and required to engage in a pre-course induction session.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.nts should be a graduate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) Chartered Secretaries Qualifying Scheme (CSQS) or hold a similar qualification. All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be interviewed and required to engage in a pre-course induction session.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; a template can be accessed at this link.
All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Teaching & Learning
What you'll learn
Undertake an independent piece of research and academic writing in an area related to people management, learning and people development, leadership, and/or governance.
Fees & Funding hellooo
£3,500
UK
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2024/25 is £3500. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
Part-time rates for international students are not automatically displayed as there are specific visa requirements which generally limit students to study in the UK on a full-time basis. Should you wish to query your visa status you can contact Tier4 Compliance@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. If you are able to study on a part-time basis please contact fees@leedsbeckett.ac.uk for further information on course fees.
Fees & Funding
£3,500
For students entering in 2024
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2024/25 is £3500. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Simulation suite, an on-campus system that will help you to develop effective leadership and group participant skills
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Optional Costs
- Student attendance of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland conference (£345 for two days, or £205 for one day)
- Student membership of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (£80)
- Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland registration on completion of your course (£290)
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Part-time rates for international students are not automatically displayed as there are specific visa requirements which generally limit students to study in the UK on a full-time basis. Should you wish to query your visa status you can contact Tier4 Compliance@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. If you are able to study on a part-time basis please contact fees@leedsbeckett.ac.uk for further information on course fees.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Simulation suite, an on-campus system that will help you to develop effective leadership and group participant skills
Optional Costs
- Student attendance of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland conference (£345 for two days, or £205 for one day)
- Student membership of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (£80)
- Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland registration on completion of your course (£290)
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
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Your future in our hands
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.
Corporate failure is often due to executives becoming removed from the reality of their business and focusing on the past instead of the future. For organisations to thrive in these challenging times, good governance is essential. Boards of directors have to take collective responsibility to protect the interest of their business but also support broader stakeholder communities and as such, directors must continually develop to stay ahead of the game. In support of this, the company secretary should champion good governance practice and critical thinking within the boardroom.
Dr Nick Beech
Course Director
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Career Prospects
On completion of this course, you will have proven governance credentials that will enable you to support the needs of the board of directors at your company more effectively. Your enhanced understanding of corporate governance and its role in servicing diverse stakeholder groups will ensure you are able to provide more holistic solutions to boardroom dilemmas you might face in your current role.
- Company secretary
- Executive director
- Non-executive director
- Boardroom consultant or coach
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