MSc Governance, Risk and Compliance

Overview

This program is designed to equip professionals with a comprehensive understanding of governance frameworks, risk management strategies, and compliance standards.

Curriculum & modules

• GRC700 - Research Methods
• GRC705 - Introduction to Business Ethics
• GRC710 - Principles and Practice of Finance
• GRC715 - International and EU Financial Regulation
• GRC720 - Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
• GRC725 - Financial Risk Management
• GRC730 - Corporate Governance
• GRC750 - Master Thesis

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: To be admitted to the program, all candidates must have a University degree awarded by an accredited institution in the country where it operates, or a degree evaluated as equivalent to a University degree by the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S). Documentation of the candidates’ education will be required as part of the application for admission. The program will consider applicants with the following qualifications: 1) Graduates of Greek universities, the University of Cyprus and the Cyprus University of Technology should normally hold a final grade of at least 6.5 and above 2) International graduates should normally have the equivalent grade (e.g. UK universities should normally have a second-class honors degree or US universities 3.0 and above) 3) Candidates with a lower grade than the above may be interviewed for admission if they have compensatory strengths in terms of work experience and professional qualifications. Certain professional qualifications (such as ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)) may be considered as an equivalent to an academic undergraduate degree. English Language Requirements: Master students must satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Where applicants’ previous studies have not been conducted in English, they are expected to show an adequate level of proficiency in English. The minimum English language requirements are: 1) GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE: C 2) IELTS: minimum average score 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking). The test should have been taken within the previous two years 3) TOEFL iBT (DI Code = 0815): Overall score of 92, with not less than 22 in each test 4) Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): C/200 5) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): C/180 Supporting documents: 1) Personal statement not more than 750 words. The statement should include a brief introduction of the candidate; what is the motivation behind the choice for the specific program; why he/she should be admitted; relevant skills, strengths and experience; research interests (where applicable) and future professional goals and aspirations. 2) 2 letters of references (at least one must be from an instructor familiar with the student’s academic work) 3) Brief CV