Full programme overview
CGQP consists of two parts covering seven modules, of which six are compulsory and the seventh is chosen from two electives. The structure allows students to learn and undertake the examinations in a progressive manner.
Part One of the CGQP comprises four modules which aim at building students’ technical knowledge in governance, law, finance and compliance. Part Two covers four modules, of which two are electives, and it seeks to enhance students’ comprehensive understanding of risk, strategy, and boardroom dynamics or taxation.
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Part One
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Part Two
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Corporate Governance
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Strategic Management
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Corporate Secretaryship and Compliance
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Risk Management
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Hong Kong Company Law
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Boardroom Dynamics or Hong Kong Taxation (electives)
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Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information
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You can view the full syllabus here.
IQS to CGQP Transitional arrangements
Students who have not completed their IQS examinations by 31 December 2019 (including those taking the December 2019 examination diet) will be transited to the CGQP in January 2020.
Here are our transitional arrangement table.
Routes of entry and Exemptions
We offer alternative routes of entry for students based on their relevant qualifications or experience.
There are five main routes into the qualifying programme:
- Standard entry – Students who hold a non-relevant degree (or equivalent)
- Collaborative Course Agreement programme entry – Graduates of HKICS Collaborative Course Agreement (CCA) programmes offered by certain universities in Hong Kong at master degree levels
- Partnership Bachelor Programme (PBP) entry - Graduates of partnership bachelor degree programmes with HKICS
- Related degree/professional qualification entry - graduates or holders of professional qualifications in law, accounting/finance or management/business disciplines
- Master degree entry - Holders of a master’s degree
We carefully assesses applications for all exemptions and successful applicants can significantly streamline their studies. Find your best route and full exemption details on our Entry Routes and Exemption policy page.
**Recognised degree and/or professional qualification holders are eligible to apply for registration as students. Exemption for relevant qualifications may be granted according to the new exemption policies.
Learning support
Once you know your route through the qualifying programme, you can register for the course, pay your initial fees and begin your studies. We recommend the use of examination technique workshops, though some students choose to self-study.
Option 1: Examination technique workshops
We work with a variety of tutors and we strongly recommend our students take examination technique workshops. students will receive the Workshop Agenda and Practice Questions prepared by the tutors. In addition to higher student pass rates, the benefits include:
- a structured programme of tuition;
- the ability to submit practice papers for feedback and guidance; and
- fast, practical answers to any queries throughout the course
Option 2: Self-study
You prepare for each exam yourself, using the facilities provided as part of your student membership. These include:
- access to past papers and suggested answers;
- access to module-specific webinars and recordings, presented by the examiner;
- a comprehensive study skills eBook; and
- study support webinars in areas such as planning your study and exam techniques.
Find out more about how you study for the Qualifying Programme and how it is assessed on our FAQs page.
Getting started
- If you are ready to start your career in governance, register today, find your entry route and begin the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme.
- Not sure where to go from here? Find your best route on the Entry Routes page.
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