The MA Corporate Governance is an innovative, flexible programme designed for non-law graduates who would like to gain essential in-depth knowledge of Corporate Governance in Practice. Whether you want to progress within the field, have plans to join a global corporation or simply want to know more about how corporate governance works in practice, this programme will provide you with the knowledge to help you achieve your ambitions. The Award-Linked Module for this programme (Corporate Governance in Practice) will cover areas such as models of corporate governance, classification of systems and the impact of the global financial crisis. The module will also cover the role of the company secretary, the board of directors, the relationship between the board and its shareholders, disclosure and accountability. The aim of this module is to put corporate governance in context, enabling students to learn how to apply complex theoretical concepts to real world client situations.