In the last decade corporate governance has become established as an area of increasing academic, political and commercial debate. It has now become essential for any middle or senior manager to have an understanding of the key aspects of effective corporate governance.

Course Structure

The Corporate Governance Diploma

1. Corporate Governance
2. Company Law
3. Strategic Management
4. Financial Management
5. Business Ethics & Customer Care

   (The ICM Diploma in Corporate Governance is awarded on completion of all above subjects)

Programme Objectives
The aim of this programme is to provide aspiring managers and students with:

• An overview of current thinking and developments in the field of corporate governance.
• The ability to administer effectively corporate affairs within an organisation and to contribute to corporate performance at a senior level.
• To understand the interrelationship between management, finance, law and ethics in the field of corporate governance
• An understanding of ethics and values in the business community and the relationship to corporate governance

Successful participants will have a thorough grounding in the key componentsof corporate governance which will in turn enhance their ability to operate at more senior levels of organisations.

Recommended Course
It is recommended that these courses are delivered over a suitable period of time to give learners the best opportunity for success. A standard delivery structure would involve six units per academic year, although 5-8 units per year are acceptable depending on the weekly timetable used.

Examination Grades

Status of Qualification
Professional Vocational Diploma. A Higher Technician/post A-level qualification. Students who complete the ICM Certificate and Diploma examinations will have reached a level equivalent to the first year of a management degree.

Examinations
Externally set and marked by the Institute. Examinations are held in March, June, September and December each year. Candidates must be registered and paid-up Student Members of the Institute at the time they undertake the examinations.

Examination Closing Dates
Candidates entering for examinations must ensure that their completed Examination Entry forms and fees reach the Institute at least eight weeks before the date of the examinations. Examination timetables indicate the closing date for receipt of entries for each sitting.

Examination Results
These are normally distributed twelve weeks after each examination date.

Subject Exemptions
Students holding relevant recognised qualifications from other professional bodies may apply for exemptions on a subject-for-subject basis.

Entry Requirements
The Institute operates an ‘Open Entry’ policy in respect of many of its vocational programmes but prospective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are recommended for those wishing to undertake this programme:

The minimum age for registration for this programme is 18.

1. The ICM Diploma in Business Studies (or an equivalent level business studies qualification)
2. A suitable BTEC National Award
3. Any business studies qualification equivalent to one of the above.

Applicants over the age of 21 who do not hold one of the recommended entrance qualifications may also register for the programme providing they have been in full-time employment for a minimum of two years.

Certification
On successful completion of all the examinations students are awarded the ICM Diploma in Corporate Governance.

Continuing Education
The programme will serve as an excellent route for students who ultimately seek to work within NGO’s, Government organisations as well as private sector bodies and will provide first class underpinning knowledge of corporate governance.

Study Methods
Your Teaching Centre has been provided with a detailed syllabus and reading list for each subject area. Each subject syllabus clearly defines the areas that you will be required to cover for each subject and your examination questions will be based on the areas and topics detailed for each subject. It is important to ensure that you obtain a copy of each subject syllabus from your Teaching Centre.

Each subject syllabus is normally linked to one main textbook and the examiners base their questions on the contents of the nominated text.

The subject syllabuses also give details of ‘Alternative Texts’ and texts recommended for further reading. Where possible you should read one or more of the ‘Alternative Texts’ in order to broaden your knowledge of the subject area.