Master of Corporate Governance
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Overview
Corporate governance is increasingly important in today’s global economy. It sets the processes, rules, relationships and systems by which organisations and management are held accountable. Effective corporate governance is vital for brand reputation, value creation and risk mitigation.
First of its kind in Sydney, the degree is structured to provide a foundation in corporate governance, with an emphasis on the theoretical base of governance, accountability and agency for professionals wanting to undertake a governance and managerial role.
Key features
- The degree is internationally focused and will provide an understanding of the regulatory and structural developments that have emerged over the last two decades.
- Graduates will undertake a comprehensive study of corporate governance from a financial, social, cognitive and business perspective.
- The program is taught by business lawyers, accountants and leading researchers in ethics, audit and assurance.
Minimum course duration
1 year full time or equivalent part time
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Qualified business and public sector professionals or professionals with a minimum of 3 years experience, looking to move into senior management positions that require understanding of risk, governance and control.
Course fee
AUD $19,392.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Bachelor degree with a major in accounting with a GPA of 2.7 and 3 years* of working experience in a related field OR an equivalent professional qualification.
*Recommended experience required for the course is 3 years. The Department will consider cases on individual merits where applicants do not have 3 years relevant experience.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Recommended experience required for the course is 3 years. The Department will consider cases on individual merits where applicants do not have 3 years relevant experience.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACCG848 | Business and Professional Ethics | 4 | ||
| Required | ACCG872 | Advanced Financial Reporting | 4 | ||
| Required | ACCG930 | Enterprise Risk Management - Corporate Governance Perspectives | 4 | ||
| Required | ACCG951 | Legal Governance for Business Enterprises | 4 | ||
| Required | 16cp from | ACCG807 | Research Seminar | ||
| ACCG811 | Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services | ||||
| ACCG822 | Information Systems in Business | ||||
| ACCG825 | Management Accounting: Strategy and Control | ||||
| ACCG845 | Performance Measurement and Management | ||||
| ACCG846 | International Taxation | ||||
| ACCG847 | Forensic Accounting | ||||
| ACCG952 | International Trade and Governance | ||||
| ACCG953 | Competition and Consumer Law | ||||
| ACCG970 | Chinese Trade and Investment Law | ||||
| ACCG898 | Research Project A | ||||
| ACCG899 | Research Project B | 16 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this master | 32 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Master of Corporate Governance degree can lead to rewarding career opportunities at senior management level in both private and public sectors.
Employers
Career opportunities can be found with:
- accounting firms
- actuarial consulting firms
- audit committees
- directorships
- financial institutions
- industry associations
- institutional investment firms
- law firms
- local and multinational organisations
- local, state and federal government
- management consulting firms
- not-for-profit organisations
- small and medium enterprises
- stock exchange
Profiles
Our Expertise
Professor Philomena Leung
Prof. Philomena Leung is the Head of Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance. She is a pioneer in accounting ethics education in Hong Kong and Australia.
Philomena was the lead researcher in the major ethics study for the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) that developed the first international Education Standard for ethics education.
Philomena has a research grant from the Institute of Internal Auditors to examine the Role of Internal Auditing in Corporate Governance and Management in Australia.
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