Corporate Governance

This blended learning corporate governance programme offers a dual master’s qualification — professionally chartered and Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 9 — to help you advance in your governance career.



Our MSc in Corporate Governance is flexible, accredited and career-advancing. 



The MSc in Corporate Governance is Ireland’s only QQI and CGIUKI-accredited programme delivered in a blended learning, part-time format.  



Developed by Hibernia College in partnership with the Accountancy School, this Level 9 qualification is purpose-built for professionals who want to lead in corporate governance, compliance and board advisory roles. 



No other Irish programme offers this level of academic and professional impact. 

The programme consists of seven modules delivered over five, 12-week semesters: 



Corporate Law

Corporate Reporting and Company Finance

Corporate Governance and Compliance

Boardroom Dynamics

Strategic Leadership

Risk Management

Dissertation

The programme has a minimum entry requirement of a lower Second Class Honours award, 2.2 or equivalent, in a bachelor’s degree at National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 8 in any of these areas: legal studies, business organisation, accounting, finance or management. Learners from disciplines with a partial alignment may be accepted at the discretion of the Programme Director. Applicants who do not possess a degree in any of these areas should contact advisor@hiberniacollege.net for further guidance.

Autumn 2026 - Closing 21 September

2 years, part-time, blended.

Next Start Date: Autumn 2026