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International Qualifying Scheme ICSA is recognised throughout the world for the excellence, relevance and scope of its International Qualifying Scheme (IQS). The IQS is unique in offering broad-based professional training in corporate governance, law, finance, administration, company secretarial practice, and management. Passing the rigorous examinations of the IQS, and satisfying work experience and membership requirements, will enable you to become a Chartered Secretary, a member of ICSA and to use the designatory letters ACIS (Associate) and ultimately FCIS (Fellow) after your name. The IQS is grouped into four programmes which build upon each other. Certificate in Business Practice
Diploma in Business Practice
Professional Program Part II
Your entry point to the ICSA International Qualifying Scheme (and requirements) will depend upon your previous qualifications. To justify your entry point, you must provide authenticated copies of transcripts for any educational certificates upon which your claim is based. Please note that exemptions are a concession granted by ICSA, rather than a right, and ICSA does not award exemptions for work experience. Chartered Secretaries Canada only offers the Professional Program. Individuals that are not eligible for entry at that level of the IQS are directed to apply for admission to the The Certificate and Diploma in Business Practice through:
Candidates who gain the Diploma in Business Practice can continue their studies on the ICSA Professional Programme in the Canadian Division, and pursue full membership of ICSA. Professional Program The Professional Program is an express route for qualified candidates to complete ICSA’s International Qualifying Scheme (IQS). Chartered Secretaries Canada only offers the Professional Program. Individuals that are not eligible for entry at that level of the IQS are directed to apply for admission to the The Certificate and Diploma in Business Practice through:
Candidates who gain the Diploma can continue their studies on the ICSA Professional Programme, and pursue full membership of ICSA. The 8-module Professional Program reflects recent changes in the environment in which our members operate. It also reflects ICSA’s efforts to be current and relevant to the marketplace. The introduction of specific corporate governance subject matter highlights the emerging role of our members’ as governance professionals. The Professional Program focuses on today’s international requirements in corporate secretarial practice, legislation, and corporate governance. The Institute maintains an international standard exemption policy. Holders of a recognized university degree and/or certain professional designations are entitled to apply for exemption from some of these examinations. Maximum exemptions of up to 4 subjects will be granted to holders of business or law degrees and certain professional accounting designations. The number and type of modules that you are required to complete are determined by your degree or professional qualification and you should in the first instance familiarize yourself with the entry criteria. Modules are delivered by distance learning. Registration for each module includes the Study Guide and examination fee. Please see the section Syllabus for more detailed information on the subject areas and learning outcomes covered by each module. Most of the modules are delivered by self-study and assessed by means of a three-hour examination. The Registration & Examination Fee for each module is $450.00 (+GST) and includes the study guide. You may register for each module separately. Examinations are scheduled twice a year – on the first Monday in June and December. Corporate Secretarial Practice & Procedures and Corporate Law should be taken concurrently or sequentially as both require use of the Canadian Corporate Secretaries Guide (CCH Guide). Students may order the student edition of the CCH Guide through the National Office. Chartered Secretaries Canada does not directly examine Financial Accounting or Management Accounting. These may be taken through lecture programs at a variety universities and colleges – they may also be available through distance education. Pre-approval must be obtained from Chartered Secretaries Canada to ensure equivalency and compatibility with ICSA requirements. Apply for entry into the Professional Program by completing the Student Application Form (PDF). Viewing and printing PDF documents requires Adobe Acrobat
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Strategic and Operations Management
