as a way of keeping abreast of key corporate governance issues and developments
as part of a career path towards becoming qualified to assume corporate governance responsibilities
as a postgraduate study option
by those seeking to gain ICSA membership and Chartered Secretary status.

How study with CSA will benefit you

Completing the Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance will provide you with:

a fully accredited and internationally recognised postgraduate qualification
practical knowledge and skills that can be readily applied in your workplace to give you a competitive personal and career edge
an explicit demonstration of your expertise in, and commitment to, governance best practice
the ability to foster excellence in governance, corporate conduct and administration as a proactive member of the senior executive team
an in-depth understanding of how to meet compliance requirements, including the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules and key governance guidelines
the expertise to become a highly regarded adviser to management and the board, or to be a valued board member
the opportunity to network with other governance professionals and senior managers
the gateway to membership of the only global association for governance professionals, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.

Employer benefits

The Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance is a rigorous and fully accredited program designed to provide your staff with the skills and expertise to implement excellence in corporate conduct and administration.

The Graduate Diploma is an eight-subject postgraduate program. It is taught by leading practitioners and academics and is available by tutorial attendance or distance study. Subject exemptions may be available in recognition of prior learning. This program is a ‘must-have’ qualification for advisers to senior management and the board and those responsible for the effective management of the accountability mechanisms of an organisation.

The program is also recommended for lawyers, accountants and other professionals aspiring to or already pursuing a career as a company secretary or governance professional, or advising clients on these matters.

The key benefits for both your organisation and your staff are as follows.

Training is immediately useable in the workplace as staff will gain highly developed, specialist skills in such areas as corporate law, corporate compliance, company secretarial practice, corporate governance and corporate administration.
Staff will gain the enhanced ability to better service the needs of your corporate clients and internal clients.
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Reassurance is provided for your organisation and corporate clients, knowing that staff are trained with an industry-standard qualification.
The flexible, distance-study option with online learning support is designed for students with demanding careers, who are juggling busy work and personal commitments.
The tutorial study option offers structured networking opportunities with clients and potential clients during classes.
Access to CSA seminars, courses and other professional development activities are offered to ensure that your organisation and staff stay at the forefront of the latest developments in governance and administration.
Your staff gain skills which will help your organisation achieve best practice in compliance with the ASX Corporate Governance Council guidelines.
Students gain the flexibility of commencing distance study at any time throughout the year.
Your staff will be part of a global elite, by completing Australia’s only internationally recognised postgraduate qualification focused entirely on best practice corporate governance.
Graduates will be eligible for membership of ICSA. Membership will enable your staff to be recognised as a Chartered Secretary and will help them better assist your organisation and further their career by ensuring their knowledge remains up-to-date.

Other managerial staff within your organisation may enrol in single subjects without undertaking the whole Graduate Diploma or completing assessment. In this case, no previous qualifications are necessary. For example, Applied Corporate Law covers the most important features of the Corporations Act which impact on corporate administration and is an ideal stand-alone subject.