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Professionals who hold certain academic qualifications may be eligible for module exemptions within the International Qualifying Program (IQP). This route recognizes the foundational knowledge gained through formal study and adjusts your learning pathway accordingly.
Professionals with up to five years of experience in law or accounting, and who hold membership in a recognized professional body, may qualify for the Professional Entry Route.
Professionals with at least five years of experience in law or accounting, and who hold membership in a recognized professional body, may qualify for the Fast Track Entry Route.
Who Is Eligible for the Related Degree Entry Route?
Candidates who hold degrees in law, finance, or business may qualify for exemptions from selected IQP modules.
Module Exemptions Based on Academic Qualifications
Law Degree Holders
Candidates with a Law Degree may be exempt from:
- Corporate Law
Finance Degree Holders
Candidates with a Finance Degree may be exempt from:
- Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information
MBA Graduates
Candidates holding an MBA will be assessed individually for exemptions based on their field of study, such as strategy, governance, finance, or risk.
These exemptions reduce the number of modules required and allow candidates to focus on the remaining components of the IQP.
Why Choose the Related Degree Entry Route?
1. Recognition of Your Academic Training – Your degree already covers core concepts aligned with governance, such as legal frameworks, financial interpretation, strategy, or risk. This route acknowledges that foundation and adjusts your learning pathway.
2. A Streamlined Pathway Into Governance – The Related Degree Entry Route provides a clear, efficient entry point for academically qualified candidates, reducing duplication of learning and accelerating progress.
3. Early Alignment With Governance Competencies – You begin building governance capability sooner — gaining exposure to board roles, accountability, and risk oversight while completing only the modules you need.
4. Flexible Learning for Working Professionals – The program supports flexible formats, enabling you to advance your governance education alongside your professional or academic commitments.
How the Related Degree Entry Route Works
Below is a clear, structured overview of the Related Degree Entry process.
01 Submit Your Academic Credentials
Provide your degree information and transcripts for review. Candidates with degrees in law, finance, or business are assessed for module exemptions.
02 Eligibility Assessment
Your academic background is evaluated to determine which IQP modules align with your prior learning.
03 Receive Module Exemptions
Based on your degree:
- Law Degree: Exemption from Corporate Law
- Finance Degree: Exemption from Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information
- MBA: Exemptions assessed individually based on field of study
You complete only the remaining modules required for qualification.
04 Complete Required Modules
You proceed through the governance‑specific modules that build the competencies needed for board, compliance, and oversight roles.
05 Earn Your Governance Designation
Upon successful assessment, you receive your globally recognized governance credential – CG / GradCG – and become a CGIC Graduate member.
06 Gain Required Governance Experience
Apply your learning in real governance contexts to meet the experience requirement for Chartered membership.
07 Apply for Chartered Membership
Once experience is met, submit your application to become a Chartered member (Associate / Fellow) and earn your ACG / FCG designation.
Your degree opened the door. Related Degree Entry moves you forward in governance.
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