- Analyse and apply corporate governance regulations to complex governance problems, arriving at practical & pragmatic conclusions (PG3).
- Apply legal and other regulatory principles of corporate governance relevant to boards of directors (PG1).
- Compose board of directors governance protocols / reports / briefings in a professional manner (PG2).
- Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of academic and professional writing on corporate governance (PG1)
- Display personal and professional attitudinal changes and an increase in critical thinking from reflecting on how corporate governance operates in a real-world situation and from exposure to practitioners (PG5).
- Engage in board role play by preparing and presenting to a board of directors (PG2).
- Engage in board role play by questioning, debating and challenging issues raised, modelled on a notional board of directors (PG2).
- Identify ethical and legal issues and possible decisions/outcomes by incorporating appropriate professional codes of conduct in business settings (PG4).
- Integrate knowledge from different areas to develop solutions to problems (PG3).
- Use analytical and quantitative techniques to analyse corporate governance dilemmas within a risk management context (PG3).
- Use professional judgement to make ethically appropriate decisions in complex/conflicting situations (PG4).
This course is available through the following application route(s)
The Diploma in Corporate Governance provides directors, potential directors and those interested in governance with an accredited programme leading to a UCD qualification in corporate governance.
The Diploma in Corporate Governance programme content will incorporate debates on current challenges and developments in corporate governance. This will include analysis of real life case studies. The Diploma consists of four modules, comprising 12 courses as follows:
- Overview of corporate governance
- Regulatory Framework I
- Regulatory Framework II
- Directors' responsibilities
- Role of company boards/Behavioural aspects of boards
- Selection of non-executive directors
- Executive remuneration and incentives
- The annual report/The annual financial statements
- Role, function and responsibilities of audit committees
- Risk management and the role of the director
- Business strategy
- Improving business performance
About This Course
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ACC40740 | Governance and Regulatory Framework | Autumn | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ACC40750 | Role, Responsibilities and Effectiveness of Boards/Directors in Practice | Autumn | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ACC40760 | Internal Control (incl financial control), Risk Management and Audit and Risk Committees | Spring | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ACC40770 | Executive Remuneration, Business Strategy and Performance Management | Spring | 7.5 |
Corporate Governance (B245) Part Time
EU/NONEU fee per year - € 16740
***Fees are subject to change
EU/NONEU fee per year - € 16740
***Fees are subject to change
€14,950 & €14,203 (UCD Business Alumni Discount)
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
- Company directors looking to expand their knowledge of governance
- Senior managers operating at board level
- Middle managers being groomed for board positions
- Public sector managers with governance responsibilities
- Experienced business people expecting to hold non-executive board positions
- Company Secretaries looking to expand their knowledge of governance
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Corporate Governance:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | B245 Corporate Governance |
Part-Time Commencing 2024/2025 September |
Graduate Taught Smurfit Executive Development |
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* you can change options at the top of the page
Additional special entry route(s) to Corporate Governance:
These options have additional eligibility requirements to cater for specific applicant cohorts. You should not apply via these routes before consulting the requirements or contacting the responsible UCD office.
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU | B245 Corporate Governance |
Part-Time Commencing 2024/2025 September |
Smurfit Executive Development 2 Smurfit Executive Development For queries regarding course requirements please contact exec.dev@ucd.ie |
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