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University of Glasgow: Corporate Governance and Accountability

Institution University of Glasgow View institution profile
Department Adam Smith Business School View department profile
Web glasgow.ac.uk/business
Study type Taught

Summary

Corporate Governance & Accountability will give you a theoretical and practical understanding of corporate governance and accountability, together with an international perspective on some of the most important issues facing global business and society today.

Good corporate governance promotes fairness in the economy and is essential in modern society. This programme will teach you about the main principles of finance and governance, the relationship between state, society and business and also aspects of business law, management and ethics.

You will gain a detailed understanding of why corporate governance has become important, what the challenges are to enforce it and how it has changed over time.

Good corporate governance promotes fairness in the economy and is essential in modern society. This programme will teach you about the main principles of finance and governance, the relationship between state, society and business and also aspects of business law, management and ethics. You will gain a detailed understanding of why corporate governance has become important, what the challenges are to enforce it and how it has changed over time. * You will develop a good understanding of best practice in accounting and by the end of the programme have an ability to critically challenge accounting practices through a case study approach. * Your studies will balance theory, research and business related examples to enable you to develop analytical skills needed for the effective management of governance and accountability in complex environments. * You will learn how to manage and control the risks involved in organisations. * Classes on key courses are small, to facilitate an interactive learning environment. * This programme will be of interest if you are considering a career in the ethical or compliance functions of businesses, such as those in internal audit and the compliance and assurance service sector, including relevant management consultancy. It will also be of interest to non-financial managers who find themselves taking on compliance roles. * Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.

You will take three core and three optional courses and write a dissertation on an accounting and governance related theme.

Core courses

  • DISSERTATION AND RESEARCH METHODS
  • FOUNDATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE FINANCE
  • INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY
  • MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND CONTROL

Optional courses

  • ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS ETHICS
  • ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE REPORTING
  • AUDIT, RISK AND CONTROL
  • CLIMATE FINANCE AND ESG INVESTMENT
  • DATA ANALYTICS FOR ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT
  • FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND EQUITY VALUATION
  • GOVERNING RISK AND UNCERTAINTY
  • ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE TAXATION
  • PUBLIC SECTOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
  • SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING

Euro-Asian MBA-MSC Programme

The Euro-Asian MBA-MSc programme is an exciting partnership designed in collaboration with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). The programme aims to provide you with a rigorous and comprehensive general management curriculum from the perspectives of Southeast Asian and European academics and practitioners; including a minimum of one-month work placement with our industry partners in Malaysia.

The Euro-Asian programme is a two-year degree, with your first year spent studying in Malaysia on the USM MBA programme. In your second year, you will have the opportunity to travel to Glasgow to study one of the three MSc programmes on offer: Corporate Governance & Accountability; Environment & Sustainable Development; or International Strategic Marketing.

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  • Adam Smith Business School: Euro-Asian MBA-MSC programme

Upon completing the programme, you will have a competitive edge when looking for roles in the financial sector relating to corporate governance, general management, compliance, auditing and risk management.

We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.

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The University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School has the triple crown of accreditation and is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, evidence of our credibility and performance worldwide. In 2019, the School was also recognised by the Athena Swan Charter, achieving a Bronze Award for gender equality. In 2020, the Adam Smith Business School became an advanced signatory of the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME). This signals our commitment to promote sustainability and responsible management in our teaching, research and practice.

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