宗旨及特色

Programme Aims

The Master of Corporate Governance (MCG) programme aims to equip corporate administrators, including chief executive officers, board directors, financial controllers, treasurers, governance professionals, and other key corporate officers, with in-depth knowledge and practical competencies in corporate governance. It enables participants to play a strategic role in the development, execution, and oversight of corporate financial policies and governance frameworks.

By the end of the programme, graduates will be well-prepared to contribute to sustainable corporate performance and uphold the highest standards of governance in their respective organizations. 

On completion of the MCG programme, graduates will be able to:

• Appreciate the importance of business ethics pertaining to various corporate governance issues;

• Comprehend best practices in respect of corporate governance, as required to achieve higher standards of corporate behaviour;

• Develop a critical law and regulation insight and appreciate the role of law and regulation in corporate governance;

• Apply the corporate accounting and finance concepts and financial reporting practices in accounting and financial planning, control and decision making;

• Explain and apply current Hong Kong taxation law and practices to advise on tax implications in corporate management and decision making;

• Comprehend and appreciate the legal aspects involved in company matters, the corporate governance system and boardroom dynamics of both Hong Kong and PRC companies;

• Explain and apply different approaches to advise stakeholders on the use of risk frameworks to appraise, evaluate and support risk management at the board, company and group levels; and

• Demonstrate an understanding of the applications and implications of technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data, etc. on various corporate governance issues.

Professional Recognition

CPA Australia provides a systematic way for members to enhance their finance and accounting knowledge and progress in their professional journeys through the CPA Program. Graduates of the program might be eligible for exemption from six Foundation Exams, enabling them to become Associate Members and start the CPA Program right away.

Graduates of the programme may be eligible for full exemption from the qualifying programme of The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI)*.

* For strategic programme development needs, we have informed the HKCGI that MCG would not continue as a collaborative partner after the current agreement is due. Therefore, the 2025/26 intake will be the last intake eligible for full exemption from the qualifying programme of the HKCGI.