Master of Corporate Governance 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

42,884 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Apr, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims

The Master of Corporate Governance (MCG) programme aims to equip corporate administrators, including chief executive officers, directors, financial controllers, treasurers, company secretaries and holders of key corporate positions, with a sound knowledge of, and competency in corporate governance so that they can effectively participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of corporate financial policies and strategies.

On completion of the MCG programme, graduates will be able to:

  • Appreciate the importance of business ethics pertaining to various corporate governance issues;
  • Comprehend best practices in respect of corporate governance, as required to achieve higher standards of corporate behaviour;
  • Develop a critical law and regulation insight and appreciate the role of law and regulation in corporate governance;
  • Apply the corporate accounting and finance concepts and financial reporting practices in accounting and financial planning, control and decision making;
  • Explain and apply current Hong Kong taxation law and practices to advise on tax implications in corporate management and decision making;
  • Comprehend and appreciate the legal aspects involved in company matters, the corporate governance system and boardroom dynamics of both Hong Kong and PRC companies;
  • Explain and apply different approaches to advise stakeholders on the use of risk frameworks to appraise, evaluate and support risk management at the board, company and group levels; and
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the applications and implications of technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data, etc. on various corporate governance issues.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims

The Master of Corporate Governance (MCG) programme aims to equip corporate administrators, including chief executive officers, directors, financial controllers, treasurers, company secretaries and holders of key corporate positions, with a sound knowledge of, and competency in corporate governance so that they can effectively participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of corporate financial policies and strategies.

On completion of the MCG programme, graduates will be able to:

  • Appreciate the importance of business ethics pertaining to various corporate governance issues;
  • Comprehend best practices in respect of corporate governance, as required to achieve higher standards of corporate behaviour;
  • Develop a critical law and regulation insight and appreciate the role of law and regulation in corporate governance;
  • Apply the corporate accounting and finance concepts and financial reporting practices in accounting and financial planning, control and decision making;
  • Explain and apply current Hong Kong taxation law and practices to advise on tax implications in corporate management and decision making;
  • Comprehend and appreciate the legal aspects involved in company matters, the corporate governance system and boardroom dynamics of both Hong Kong and PRC companies;
  • Explain and apply different approaches to advise stakeholders on the use of risk frameworks to appraise, evaluate and support risk management at the board, company and group levels; and
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the applications and implications of technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data, etc. on various corporate governance issues.

Admission Requirements

80+
6+
  • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, or equivalent.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with relevant working experience, but it is not a must.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.

30 Apr 2025
1 Year
Sep

International
42,884 USD

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