MSc Governance

at University of Lincoln

The taught element of the programme consists of six compulsory modules and one optional module to satisfy specific interests.
 

Term 1 modules:

- Governance
- Organisational and Board Effectiveness
- Corporate and Business Law
- Financial Analysis, Appraisal, and Decision-Making
 

Term 2 modules:

- Governance
- Sustainability Reporting and Business Ethics
- Strategic Thinking
 

Optional modules:

- Cyber Security in Society
- Teams and Leadership
- Comparative Human Resource Management
- Investment Banking
- International Entrepreneurship
- Global Supply Strategies
 

Optional modules will run as long as at least ten students select them. Timetabling arrangements may limit the availability of modules to some students. As the options reflect staff research interests, they may change over time due to staff availability.
 

In addition, students are expected to undertake the following compulsory elements:
 

- Research Methods and Design
- Final Project (Dissertation or Client based project
 

The final project enables students to practice the skills they have learnt by taking on a client-based project as an alternative to the traditional dissertation (subject to discussion with the Programme Leader). This option may be available to students in employment who have access to an organisation in which to apply their academic knowledge and industry experience. Students may be asked to provide proof from their organisation confirming its support for undertaking a project based on the organisation's data.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome to apply to be considered for the programme on an individual basis (subject to approval by the programme leader, if necessary followed by an interview).
 

The programme accommodates students with both relevant and non-relevant undergraduate degrees. Previous work experience is not required for the Standard route, but students are required to have a minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent, and at least grade C in GCSE Mathematics, or its equivalent.

Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. 
 

The MSc Governance is designed to appeal to a variety of applicants, including qualified professionals who might be interested in entry through Accelerated or Membership routes and in possible module exemptions based on relevant professional experience or qualifications. Applicants may be considered for partial credit on this degree in accordance with standard procedures of Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). The entitlement to exemptions will be assessed on an individual basis. Applicants should make it clear in the application if they wish to apply for module exemptions, supporting their application with evidence. Please note that no exemptions can be granted once a student is enrolled to the programme.
 

Some indicative details are as follows (assessed on an individual basis):
 

- Standard route requires completion of all modules and does not require previous work experience or relevant degree.
 

- Accelerated route allows qualified accountants, auditors, lawyers, solicitors to apply for possible exemptions. Applicants should demonstrate a relevant qualification, significant work experience, and evidence of CPD activities.
 

- Accelerated route allows other applicants such as directors, governance professionals, secretaries with a relevant qualification or with more than five years' relevant experience (i.e. boardroom, governance, secretarial) to apply for possible exemptions.
 

- Membership route allows Associates and Fellows of CGI UK&I to enter the programme to obtain the MSc Governance degree with only taking two or three modules.

The fees for MSc Governance may vary from £16,000 to £25,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

The MSc Governance programme is designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills to compete effectively in the domestic and international labour markets, and support best governance practices within organisations.
 

The programme aims to develop the knowledge, professional, management, and transferable skills that may be useful in a wide variety of job roles in governance, leadership, management, finance, accountancy, strategy, law, secretariat, or administration in the corporate, not-for-profit, and public sectors.
 

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