Birkbeck partners with The Corporate Governance Institute to enhance global governance education

Birkbeck, University of London has announced a strategic partnership with The Corporate Governance Institute (TCGI), under which Birkbeck will accredit TCGI’s diploma programmes. This collaboration ensures that learners worldwide will benefit from governance education that is academically rigorous, professionally recognised, and aligned with global best practice.

With a proud 200-year history of academic excellence and a strong reputation for supporting diverse, international learners, Birkbeck brings its heritage and quality assurance to TCGI’s programmes. This partnership means that those completing TCGI’s diplomas will gain recognition from one of the UK’s leading universities, opening up enhanced career pathways across industries and borders.

Professor Sally Wheeler, Vice-Chancellor of Birkbeck, said:

“At Birkbeck, our mission has always been to widen access to world-class education and to equip learners with the skills and opportunities to thrive in their professions. By accrediting The Corporate Governance Institute’s diploma programmes, we are extending that mission globally. This partnership underscores our commitment to raising standards in governance education and supporting professionals who will shape responsible leadership and decision-making around the world.”

Ciaran Bollard, CEO of The Corporate Governance Institute, said:

“This partnership with Birkbeck marks a watershed moment in our effort to elevate governance education globally. Accreditation by a university of such stature confirms the quality, integrity and academic diligence of our diploma programmes. More importantly, it delivers to our graduates a credential respected by both academia and industry, enabling them to advance their careers with confidence and credibility.”