Master of Science in Corporate Governance and Compliance

Curriculum

Programme

Learning Goals

Governance and Compliance
Governance and Compliance

To solve complex governance and compliance problem with a sound understanding of relevant law and regulations / stakeholders’ expectations / international best practices

Critical analysis
Critical analysis

To analyse critically the information required to executive the functions of corporate administration and compliance management effectively.

Judgement, solutions, integrity
Judgement, solutions, integrity

To formulate independent judgement and innovative solutions to resolve governance and compliance problems with the standards that uphold professional integrity.

Effective communications
Effective communications

To communicate effectively in team, orally, and through writing for implementing corporate governance practices and fulfilling regulatory requirements.

 

Professional Accreditations

Graduates of the Programme are eligible to apply for full exemption from the examination requirements of The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) and The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS).

Students are required to take eight core courses and two electives. The eight core courses are based on the corresponding papers of the International Qualifying Examination of HKICS. Upon successful completion of the Programme, students will be awarded the degree of Master of Science in Corporate Governance and Compliance, and are eligible to apply for full exemption from the examination requirements of ICSA and HKICS.

 

Curriculum

HKBU
 
8 core courses and 2 electives in a variety of disciplines
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Legal studies
  • Management
  • Business Ethics
  • Compliance
  • Communications
 
Various pedagogical approaches
 
Team work
 
Project assignment
 
Medium size class

(40 part-time + 10 full-time students)

 
Study Mode 1 year full-time / 1.5 years part-time

 
Medium of Instruction English is the official medium of instruction.

 
Graduation
  • Successfully completed the ten courses of the MScCGC programme
  • A cGPA of 2.5 or above

    • Sample Schedule

    Classes are normally held at our main campus 7-10 p.m. on weekday evenings and/or 2 -5 p.m. on weekend afternoons

     
     
    18-MONTH PART-TIME MODE First year, September to June next year
    Second year, September to March next year
    First Year

    Trimester I (Sep to mid-Dec)

    • ACCT 7770 Corporate Accounting
    • ACCT 7780 Corporate Law

    Trimester II (mid-Dec to late Mar)

    • ACCT 7810 Securities Regulation
    • MGNT 7740 Strategic Management

    Trimester III (late Mar to late June)

    • ACCT 7790 Corporate Governance and Risk Governance
    • ACCT 7800 Corporate Administration

    Summer Break – July and August

    Second year

    Trimester I (Sep to mid-Dec)

    • ACCT 7820 Taxation
    • Elective

    Trimester II (mid-Dec to late Mar)

    • FIN 7740 Corporate Finance and Risk Management
    • Elective

    Electives
    (offerings and availability is subject to change):

    ACCT7830 Risk, Compliance and Corporate Social Responsibility
    ACCT7840 Financial Regulations and Crimes
    ACCT7760 International Taxation
    ACCT7170 Project
    COMM7060 Issues in Corporate Communication
    COMM7250 Strategic Public Relations and Crisis Management

     
    1-YEAR FULL-TIME MODE September to June next year

    Trimester I (Sep to mid-Dec)

    • ACCT 7770 Corporate Accounting
    • ACCT 7780 Corporate Law
    • ACCT 7820 Taxation
    • Elective

    Trimester II (mid-Dec to late Mar)

    • ACCT 7810 Securities Regulation
    • MGNT 7740 Strategic Management
    • FIN 7740 Corporate Finance and Risk Management
    • Elective

    Trimester III (late Mar to late June)

    • ACCT 7790 Corporate Governance and Risk Governance
    • ACCT 7800 Corporate Administration

    Electives
    (offerings and availability is subject to change):

    ACCT7830 Risk, Compliance and Corporate Social Responsibility
    ACCT7840 Financial Regulations and Crimes
    ACCT7760 International Taxation
    ACCT7170 Project
    COMM7060 Issues in Corporate Communication
    COMM7250 Strategic Public Relations and Crisis Management

    Scholarship and Awards

    Scholarship and Awards
    Course Content

    Course Content
    FAQ

    FAQ
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