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ICSA qualifying programme update
Theresa Minnie  Head of Outreach
ICSA qualifying programme  the modules
* Equivalent modules available
in Health Service Governance
and Not-for-Profit Governance
Stepping-stone if needed
Updated exemption routes for new students
Exempt from either the law or finance module
Exempt from Foundation programme only
Submit CV and letter
from manager
Exempt from law & strategy modules
Exempt from finance & strategy modules
The facts for existing CSQS students
 Any exemptions already awarded will stand
 New syllabus launches 1 July 2019
 Study textbooks pre-order from 30 April 2019
 Study textbooks available from 1 July 2019
 Study textbook cost will remain at 贈44.95 per book
 You student record will automatically transition to new programme no
later than 3rd week of August 2019
 You will receive an email notification of modules still to sit and pass
 Recommended study hours increasing from 150 hours to 200 hours
 Exam paper format will be similar to now but with a few short answer
questions
 Example papers will be available as will the past papers and suggested
answers  use past papers with caution as knowledge may not be in the
same format
 Pass mark will remain at 50%
Other facts
 Developing an e-learning platform
 First Part 1 module will be rolled out end 2019/early 2020
 Exams will still be 3 hours with 15 minute reading time
 Pre-released case studys for all Part 2 modules
 Updated student rules and regulations
 Closer monitoring of absent, withdrawal and inactive students
 Only four attempts per module - new modules will not automatically start
you back on attempt number one  record will be reviewed on an
individual basis
 Completion time allowed will be:
 8 modules  8 years to complete
 6 modules  6 years to complete
 4 modules  4 years to complete
Please note the above may be subject to change
Part 1 - Comprises of four modules covering the
following subjects:
Corporate Governance  principles and issues; the board of directors and
leadership; disclosure; risk management and internal control; corporate
governance systems, controls and issues.
Company Law  sources of company law, and the nature and formation of
the company; the board of directors; membership of a company; capital
and corporate transparency; corporate restructuring, rescue, and
liquidation.
Company compliance and administration  the role of the company
secretary, the board and other stakeholders; regulatory requirements for
companies; meetings; shares.
Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information  the need for
regulating financial reporting; how financial statements and reports are
prepared and how to interpret them; sources of finance and their
associated risks and returns; capital structure and the cost of capital and
how to evaluate these for decision making; financial decision making.
Part 2 - Comprises of three modules covering the
following subjects:
Development of Strategy  the nature and importance of strategy and
strategic planning; understanding the external environment; the impact of
organisational culture, governance and purpose on development of
strategy; assessing alternative strategies; implementing strategy;
managing change.
Risk Management  risk frameworks; managing risk and compliance; the
impact of the business environment on organisational risk management.
Boardroom Dynamics  why focus on boardroom dynamics;
understanding boardroom dynamics; applying principles of boardroom
dynamics and how to effect change.
Current qualifying fees
Initial registration fee  贈75
Annual subscription fee  贈130
Exemption fee, per module  贈153
Exam fee, per module  贈153
Fees applicable until close of June exam entries.
How we support our students: resources
Logistics
 2019 exam dates:
 Tuesday 4 June to Friday 7 June 2019
 Tuesday 26 November to Friday 29 November 2019
 Closing date for registration and exam entries is 1 April (June exam
session) and 1 October (November/December exam session)
 Approximate exam result release date:
 6 August 2019 for June 2019 exam session
 28 January 2020 November 2019 exam session
Questions?

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ICSA qualifying programme update 2019

  • 1. ICSA qualifying programme update Theresa Minnie Head of Outreach
  • 2. ICSA qualifying programme the modules * Equivalent modules available in Health Service Governance and Not-for-Profit Governance Stepping-stone if needed
  • 3. Updated exemption routes for new students Exempt from either the law or finance module Exempt from Foundation programme only Submit CV and letter from manager Exempt from law & strategy modules Exempt from finance & strategy modules
  • 4. The facts for existing CSQS students Any exemptions already awarded will stand New syllabus launches 1 July 2019 Study textbooks pre-order from 30 April 2019 Study textbooks available from 1 July 2019 Study textbook cost will remain at 贈44.95 per book You student record will automatically transition to new programme no later than 3rd week of August 2019 You will receive an email notification of modules still to sit and pass Recommended study hours increasing from 150 hours to 200 hours Exam paper format will be similar to now but with a few short answer questions Example papers will be available as will the past papers and suggested answers use past papers with caution as knowledge may not be in the same format Pass mark will remain at 50%
  • 5. Other facts Developing an e-learning platform First Part 1 module will be rolled out end 2019/early 2020 Exams will still be 3 hours with 15 minute reading time Pre-released case studys for all Part 2 modules Updated student rules and regulations Closer monitoring of absent, withdrawal and inactive students Only four attempts per module - new modules will not automatically start you back on attempt number one record will be reviewed on an individual basis Completion time allowed will be: 8 modules 8 years to complete 6 modules 6 years to complete 4 modules 4 years to complete Please note the above may be subject to change
  • 6. Part 1 - Comprises of four modules covering the following subjects: Corporate Governance principles and issues; the board of directors and leadership; disclosure; risk management and internal control; corporate governance systems, controls and issues. Company Law sources of company law, and the nature and formation of the company; the board of directors; membership of a company; capital and corporate transparency; corporate restructuring, rescue, and liquidation. Company compliance and administration the role of the company secretary, the board and other stakeholders; regulatory requirements for companies; meetings; shares. Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information the need for regulating financial reporting; how financial statements and reports are prepared and how to interpret them; sources of finance and their associated risks and returns; capital structure and the cost of capital and how to evaluate these for decision making; financial decision making.
  • 7. Part 2 - Comprises of three modules covering the following subjects: Development of Strategy the nature and importance of strategy and strategic planning; understanding the external environment; the impact of organisational culture, governance and purpose on development of strategy; assessing alternative strategies; implementing strategy; managing change. Risk Management risk frameworks; managing risk and compliance; the impact of the business environment on organisational risk management. Boardroom Dynamics why focus on boardroom dynamics; understanding boardroom dynamics; applying principles of boardroom dynamics and how to effect change.
  • 8. Current qualifying fees Initial registration fee 贈75 Annual subscription fee 贈130 Exemption fee, per module 贈153 Exam fee, per module 贈153 Fees applicable until close of June exam entries.
  • 9. How we support our students: resources
  • 10. Logistics 2019 exam dates: Tuesday 4 June to Friday 7 June 2019 Tuesday 26 November to Friday 29 November 2019 Closing date for registration and exam entries is 1 April (June exam session) and 1 October (November/December exam session) Approximate exam result release date: 6 August 2019 for June 2019 exam session 28 January 2020 November 2019 exam session

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