Elevate your leadership skills and gain the expertise needed to ensure ethical, responsible and effective corporate governance in today’s ever-changing business landscape with the IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance.
At Emeris, we offer a two-year part-time IIE Postgraduate Diploma in this exciting area of specialisation, aimed at individuals who aspire to or currently hold senior management and board director positions.
Why is this subject important? Why is it such a critical skill to acquire? Allow us to take you through a journey on what corporate governance in South Africa is and why it is such an essential skill.
Governance can be described as the way things are controlled and operated. When it comes to what corporate governance means, this concept is best described as the way in which the processes, strategies and mechanisms of a company or corporation are managed, and managed well. It also pertains to the roles and responsibilities of different people within an organisation from board members to creditors and various other stakeholders.
In the South African context, understanding the meaning of corporate governance becomes especially relevant in relation to the relationships between corporations, unions, their stakeholders, and the societies in which they function – both in the public and private sectors.
When studying with Emeris this area of speciality, there is a strong focus on internal corporate governance and internal corporate governance mechanisms, as these mechanisms are used by shareholders to mitigate the conflict between managers and shareholders such that firm value is maximised.
Corporate governance exerts a significant influence on, and is influenced by, every aspect of an organisation, including leadership, strategy, and the board of directors. Emeris acknowledges that the implementation of corporate governance varies across businesses, which may contribute to corporate failures. Effective corporate governance is crucial for organisational success, and studying corporate governance is a step towards guiding organisations and their leaders towards ethical and profitable advancements.
The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance available at Emeris assumes limited prior knowledge of corporate governance and is suitable for working professionals with limited governance experience to directors of boards who may have a wealth of experience and who are seeking to broaden and update their knowledge. With 6 modules comprehensively tackling the core issues of Corporate Governance, this qualification will leave you with practical skills to address challenges in governance.
The corporate governance qualification consists of the following modules:
Further Study
The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance is an NQF Level 8 qualification. This gives students successful in this programme access to the IIE Master of Business Administration programme available at Emeris.
Corporate Governance graduates have a wide array of career paths to choose from. Opportunities include roles in Compliance, Risk Management and even positions leading to board responsibilities. Additionally, specialised careers in the subject areas integral to the qualification are also viable options.
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Choose the programme that matches your goals. All include practical experience and industry exposure
Duration: 1 year full-time
Postgraduate Diploma
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 120
Faculty: Faculty of Commerce
Duration: 2 years part-time
Masters
NQF Level: 9
Credits: 180
Faculty: Faculty of Commerce
If you wish to enhance your already skilled understanding of business acumen, as well as extend your knowledge base to be able to better comprehend, critically evaluate and interpret the workings of doing business in Africa and internationally, then studying the intricate inner workings of a corporate governance framework would be of particular benefit to you.
There are a multitude of career opportunities in this field of organisational leadership, including being able to take on managerial and senior management roles in corporate, legal and compliance. It would also open doors in the risk advisory and internal control areas of business.
Keen to know what corporate governance career opportunities are available once you’ve completed this qualification? Find out more here.
In order to study for an IIE Postgraduate Diploma such as this, available at Emeris, you would need to have:
A keen interest in business ethics, leadership, legislative strategies, as well as financial and sustainability reporting is essential to your success in this field as well.
If you are interested in applying for the IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance, more information can be found here.
The importance of corporate governance can be measured in how accountable a business or organisation is. Effective corporate governance enables a company to have the most streamlined processes possible whilst ensuring that every person, at every level, is responsible for their actions.
The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance focuses on both policy and strategic challenges, for senior managers working with boards or dealing with governance issues and directors within private and government entities. This programme will equip learners and enhance their skills in practicing corporate governance in their own place of work.
The programme structure consists of 6 modules, with each one specialising in an intensive and thought-provoking element:
For more information about studying at Emeris, get in touch with us today.
Flexible learning with Emeris
At Emeris, we offer flexible teaching methods designed for the working professional as well as the first-time student. We offer both face-to-face contact sessions as well as extensive online learning systems that allow each student exposure to both detailed theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical learning.
We are based in 7 cities, with 13 Campuses. Emeris’s approach to learning is comprehensive and innovative; a blended, hybrid online environment. We pride ourselves on meeting both South African and global standards for the quality of our teaching, research, and support.
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