MSc Governance - Part-time

The MSc Governance programme is designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills to compete effectively in the domestic and international labour markets, and support best governance practices within organisations.

The programme aims to develop the knowledge, professional, management, and transferable skills that may be useful in a wide variety of job roles in governance, leadership, management, finance, accountancy, strategy, law, secretariat, or administration in the corporate, not-for-profit, and public sectors.

At Lincoln International Business School students can access careers information, workshops, and guidance through the University’s Careers and Employability team.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome to apply to be considered for the programme on an individual basis (subject to approval by the programme leader, if necessary followed by an interview).
The programme accommodates students with both relevant and non-relevant undergraduate degrees. Previous work experience is not required for the Standard route, but students are required to have a minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent, and at least grade C in GCSE Mathematics, or its equivalent.

This programme is fully accredited by ICSA: The Governance Institute. Students successfully completing this Master’s programme can be jointly awarded Graduate ICSA status.

Graduates must demonstrate three years of relevant professional experience to qualify as a Chartered Secretary. ICSA is also introducing the alternative designation, Chartered Governance Professional. Further details can be found on the ICSA website.

Chartered status is the gold standard governance designation, recognised and valued by employers. Qualifying as a Chartered Governance Professional or Chartered Secretary demonstrates that you have developed the knowledge, skills, and experience to take on a job with significant and wide-ranging responsibilities.

ICSA: The Governance Institute is a chartered membership, professional body, and world-leading authority on governance, risk, and compliance. ICSA supports its members in organisations of all sizes across all sectors of the economy, including large corporates, SMEs, the public sector, and charities.