Corporate Governance MSc

On this MSc Corporate Governance, you will study the complex and changing relationships between business corporations, their stakeholders (shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers) and the societies in which they operate.<br/><br/>The economic and financial aspects of corporate governance relationships have long been of concern to those in the business and investment communities, and in recent years the social, political and moral aspects of these relationships have also become a major public concern.<br/><br/>This Masters degree in corporate governance is ideal if you are interested in the policy aspects of corporate governance, or you wish to be involved professionally in the direction and regulation of companies and the management or trusteeship of pension funds and other investments.<br/><br/>The course combines coursework and independent research leading to a dissertation.<br/><br/>**Highlights**<br/><br/><br/>- Our MSc Corporate Governance is international in scope, recognising both the wide variety of cultures and corporate governance systems within which businesses operate worldwide and the increasing globalisation of business and finance. <br/><br/><br/>- The course builds on Birkbecks research strength in corporate governance and business ethics. This is supported by the London Centre for Corporate Governance and Ethics Research Centre. <br/><br/><br/>- We combine an interdisciplinary approach with in-depth research training in management. The programme provides a strong foundation for PhD research in the area and has achieved ESRC Research Training recognition. <br/><br/><br/>- The programme benefits from the involvement of a number of leading figures in the field including members of national and international committees on corporate governance, shareholder activists and NGO representatives.​<br/><br/><br/>**Careers and employability**<br/><br/>A graduate of this Masters degree can pursue a career as a:<br/><br/><br/>- corporate governance analyst<br/><br/><br/>- consultant or policy-maker<br/><br/><br/>- corporate governance professional involved in the direction, strategic management and regulation of organisations in the private, public or third sector<br/><br/><br/>- professional manager or trustee of pension and other investment funds.<br/><br/><br/>We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.