MSc in Corporate Governance

The Global leader in Corporate Governance education

The only blended online, dual-accredited Master’s in Corporate Governance with professional chartered status — designed to advance your governance career.

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AUTUMN 2025: CLOSES 2 SEPTEMBER

Programme Type: Master of Science

Next Intake: Autumn 25

Professionally Accredited: Chartered Governance Institute
UK & Ireland

NFQ: Level 9
ECTS: 90

Academic Validation: QQI

Duration: 2 years

About the
MSc in Corporate Governance

The Master of Science (MSc) in Corporate Governance is a Level 9 programme (worth 90 ECTS credits) and was developed jointly by Hibernia College and Accountancy School.

The programme is intended to specifically accommodate those who wish to work full-time while also studying for a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) recognised award. The part-time nature and blended model of delivery make this programme particularly suitable for learners seeking a more flexible postgraduate option.

The MSc in Corporate Governance is a two-year, part-time programme delivered in a blended format and designed to meet the education and professional training needs of those in the corporate governance and compliance profession.

This programme is designed primarily to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to act in a professional capacity as advisor to the board of a company and/or other similar organisations, leading to professional accreditation.

The programme is a collaboration between Hibernia College and Accountancy School. It has been validated by QQI and professionally accredited by the CGIUKI. Upon successful completion of the MSc, graduates will be awarded GradCG status.

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Professionally Accredited

Entry Requirements

The programme has a minimum entry requirement of a lower second-class honours award, 2.2 or equivalent, in a bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8 in any of these areas: legal studies, business organisation, accounting, finance or management. Learners from disciplines with a partial alignment may be accepted at the discretion of the Programme Director. Applicants who do not possess a degree in any of these areas should contact advisor@hiberniacollege.net for further guidance.

What’s in it for you?

Dual Accreditation: This programme offers both a Level 9 academic qualification and chartered
certification, recognised by both academic and industry leaders, helping you get ahead.
Develop In-Demand Skills: The course will equip you with the essential legal, regulatory and
governance skills to advise the boards of companies and organisations. This is crucial as Ireland’s
economy continues to grow.
Career Advancement: Companies are seeking professionals with strong leadership and
governance skills. This master’s programme is designed to prepare you for leadership roles in
governance.

The programme consists of 7 modules delivered over 5 semesters:

Corporate Law
Corporate Reporting and Company Finance
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Boardroom Dynamics
Strategic Leadership
Risk Management
Dissertation

Application Fee

€95

Tuition Fees

The programme’s tuition fee is €4,750 per year or €9,500 over the two years.

On acceptance of your place: €1,000 deposit

First instalment (before the course begins): €3,750
Second instalment (approx. 10 months later): €4,750

Other Fees

Other fees payable over the course of the programme:

1.7% learner protection charge: This charge is incurred to finance arrangements required under Part 6 of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act, 2012 to ensure protection of enrolled learners and is applied to each fee instalment.
QQI certification fee: A Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) award fee is applicable in the award stage of all QQI programmes. The applicable QQI award fee for the MSc in Corporate Governance is €200.
Graduation fee: The current fee for attending the graduation ceremony is €125.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) fee: Where applicable, fees for processing RPL applications are €150. The fee is payable at the time of submitting the RPL application and independent from the programme application fee.
Supplementary fees: There is a list of supplementary fees that cover additional services in relation to the programme, which will be available to view on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) from the commencement of the programme.

How to Pay Tuition Fees

The application fee is paid online and must be paid in full before an application can be processed. Tuition fees are paid by bank transfer.

Applicants who intend to obtain employer sponsorship for the purposes of fee payment should complete the form supplied with their offer email to facilitate direct invoicing.

If you have any questions, please contact our Enrolment team at +353 (0)1 661 0168 (press 2) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. You are also welcome to email advisor@hiberniacollege.net.

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Administrative and technical support teams, faculty and tutors are committed to helping students meet academic and career goals while having a positive experience. Students can draw from a range of available support to navigate big and small questions.

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Our Faculty

Our dedicated faculty are mentors and leaders who bring their rich experience to the learning environment at Hibernia College. They are educators, practitioners and active researchers. Common among all our faculty is their focus on students.

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