LLM Corporate Governance Grad CG

Program Overview

The University of Law's LLM in Corporate Governance GradCG Online Degree is an accredited program designed for law and non-law graduates seeking to enhance their understanding of corporate governance practices. Offered in a flexible online format, it explores models, policies, and controls in corporate governance, preparing graduates for careers as chartered governance professionals, company secretaries, and directors. Through its focus on career development and support, graduates gain a competitive edge in the job market and become eligible for GradCG membership, leading to potential chartered membership with the Chartered Governance Institute.

Program Outline

LLM Corporate Governance Grad CG Online Degree Extraction:

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Master of Laws (LLM) in Corporate Governance GradCG Online
• Offered By: The University of Law
• Target Audience: Law and non-law graduates seeking to enhance their academic legal knowledge.
• Focus: Developing in-depth knowledge of Corporate Governance in practice.
• Career Pathways: Chartered governance professional, company secretary within large organizations, private companies, charitable organizations, governorships, and directorships.
• Accreditation: Accredited by The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI, formerly known as the Institute for Chartered Secretaries and Administrators or ICSA).
• Mapping: Mapped to the new Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme syllabus.
• Membership Eligibility: Upon successful completion and work experience, graduates are eligible for GradCG membership and can apply to become a fully chartered member of CGI.
• Previous Name: Previously known as the LLM Corporate Governance Grad ICSA.

Outline:

• Course Content: Explores rules, policies, and controls put in place to determine corporate behavior and the intended outcomes of those measures.
• Topics Covered: Models of corporate governance, classification of systems, impact of the global financial crisis, role of the company secretary, board of directors, relationship between the board and its shareholders, disclosure, and accountability.
• Structure:
• Terms 1-2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time):
• Corporate Governance in Practice
• Research Methods Training (sessions throughout Terms 1 and 2)
• Board Dynamics and Strategy
• Company Law and Compliance
• Finance, Accounting and Risk Management
• Term 3 (full-time) or 5-6 (part-time):
• Dissertation in Corporate Governance
• Induction: Two-week induction covering Key Principles of the English Legal System (compulsory for non-law students, optional for law students).
• Start Dates: September 2024, February 2025

Assessment:

• Methods:
• Three-hour unseen written examination
• 4,500-word coursework assignment
• Dissertation (15,000 words)
• Online Assessments: All assessments are conducted online.

Teaching:

• Faculty: Combination of former and current practitioners, research and teaching academics focused on legal practice.
• Approach: Learner-centered, with each taught module divided into units using the Prepare, Engage, Consolidate approach.
• Prepare: Guided independent research and reading.
• Engage: Interactive element (face-to-face workshop, synchronous online workshop, asynchronous online activity).
• Consolidate: Checking understanding and revision.

Careers:

• Employability Support: Job application support and work experience opportunities.
• Career Finder Tool: Available to help students find suitable careers.
• Transferable Skills: Development of important transferable skills.
• Earning Potential: Postgraduates on average earn £6,500 more than their graduate counterparts (2022 Graduate Labour Market Statistics).
• Competitive Edge: In-depth knowledge and subject expertise provide a competitive advantage in the job market.
• Employment Statistics: 95% of postgraduate students in employment were in highly skilled employment 15 months after graduating (2020/21 Graduate Outcomes data).

Other:

• Legal Technology: Modules in legal technology provide insight into this emerging area of law.
• Flexible Study: Online campus allows students to work at their own pace, around other commitments, and at their preferred time of day.
• Employability Focus: Emphasis on career development and support.
• Scholarships and Bursaries: Available to make studying more affordable.
• International Students: Dedicated team to support international students.