TCGI enters strategic partnership with Birkbeck, University of London

The Corporate Governance Institute (TCGI) has announced a new strategic partnership with Birkbeck, University of London. The university will formally accredit TCGI’s diploma programs, ensuring they meet high standards of academic rigour and professional excellence.

With Birkbeck’s accreditation, TCGI diplomas will carry the prestige of one of the world’s leading universities, improving credibility and employability for TCGI graduates.

Ciaran Bollard, CEO of The Corporate Governance Institute, explains: “This partnership with Birkbeck, University of London, 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.”

Sally Wheeler, Vice-Chancellor of Birkbeck, University of London, adds: “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.”

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