Diploma in Corporate Governance

Diploma in Corporate Governance Summary

Duration: 1 year
Schedule: Part time
Starting: September 2011
Fees: €14,000
Programme Director: Prof. Niamh Brennan

"I have been offered a directorship last week in a medium sized financial company purely on the grounds of doing the corporate governance programme in UCD Smurfit School. The CEO and Chairman who interviewed me, thought highly of the programme and it certainly was a large factor in my appointment to their board."
Diploma in Corporate Governance participant, March 2nd 2011

"Risk management, accountability and governance are critical priorities for companies today. A new paradigm of governance expectations has evolved from the wider stakeholder body. Board members and executives must deliver on their stewardship and fiduciary responsibilities. The Diploma in Corporate Governance offers an in-depth study of all aspects of corporate governance and is beneficial for senior executives and directors. The experience is challenging, professionally and personally satisfying. The course content is well scoped and appropriately balanced. Delivery is excellent, from a variety of experts in their fields. The benefits are immediately applicable professionally. The class structure and participation is enriching and a great networking opportunity. A superb experience which I would highly recommend!"

Eilish Finan, Director, NAMA
Class of 2010

“Effective corporate governance is essential to avoid a repeat of past failures and to restore shareholder confidence. This programme is designed to help existing and prospective directors cope with the challenges of the future.”

Pat McArdle, Economist and Irish Times Columnist
Class of 2009

 

 

"Corporate governance is fast emerging as a key component of organisational effectiveness, and a source of competitive advantage. It's not just about compliance, but about maximising business performance over time. Therefore a thorough mastery of this essential discipline will be de rigueur for everyone holding or seeking a director position, whether executive or non-executive, in the future. Taking an intensive and rigorous programme such as this diploma will certainly strengthen one's ability to add value at board level."

Tom Trainor - Chief Executive, The Marketing Institute of Ireland
Class of 2008

 

 

 

"At senior executive or board level, whatever the setting, the challenges and opportunities associated with effective governance are a constant pre-occupation in modern organisations. That was what brought me to the Diploma in Corporate Governance. The class sessions provide a good grounding in all aspects of corporate governance , supported by excellent course and reference materials and inter-woven with the real life perspective from experienced practitioners of the art. Well worthwile for anyone seeking a thorough understanding of boardroom roles and the new expectations of directors in the private, public or voluntary sector."

Michael Kelly - Chairman, Higher Education Authority
Class of 2007

 

 

"It is critical that executives not only fully understand the implications of current corporate governance requirements, but that they see beyond the compliance aspects and realise the opportunity that is embedded within the aims of corporate governance. The Diploma provides an opportunity through both formal tuition and shared experience to gain an in-depth understanding of the aims and requiremensts of corporate governance which equip us with the tools to engage and confront the issues that occur in boardrooms today."

James Maher - Former CEO, Cologne Reinsurance Company (Dublin) Ltd.
Class of 2006

 

 

"The diploma programme provides in-depth analysis and knowledge to meet the complex challenges ahead for all private and public organisations. I am happy to have been able to participate in the programme discussions on management responsibilities, directors' responsibilities, compliance requirements, legislation and international corporate governance best practice."

Caroline Gill, Deputy Financial Services Ombudsman
Class of 2005

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