Corporate Governance Foundations Programme

The first step in your journey towards a career as a Company Secretary or Corporate Governance professional. The Foundation Programme provides a broad introduction to businesses, how they are governed, maintained, and financially managed, and the laws to which they must adhere. Students without a background in law, finance, or governance start with the Foundation Programme to learn the key knowledge and skills to prepare them for the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) Qualifying Programme.

Introduction to Corporate and Business Law (TDS 822)

An introduction to corporate and business (commercial) law and the legal framework within which businesses operate.

You will gain a better understanding of the purpose of law in business and which areas of law principally impact businesses.

Fall 2026 Course Schedule

Introduction to Finance and Accounting (TDS 824)

This part introduces the components of financial documentation and the principles of financial decision-making. The aim of this module is to provide a basic level of understanding of accounting and finance. As well as an overview of basic accounting terms and concepts.