A Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) or Executive Diploma (ED) in Corporate Affairs Management is a highly valuable qualification in today's business landscape, where organizations are under increasing pressure to prioritize sustainability, transparency, and ethical governance. This specialized program equips professionals with critical knowledge of Corporate Governance, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies. With heightened regulatory scrutiny and the global shift toward responsible business practices, companies are actively seeking skilled professionals to lead compliance, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

The diploma serves as a gateway to high-impact roles like ESG Analysts, CSR Managers, Corporate Governance Specialists, and Sustainability Officers. It provides participants with hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, sustainability frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD), and impact assessment. Additionally, the program enhances leadership, communication, and ethical decision-making skills, making graduates well-positioned to drive change and shape corporate strategies. With corporations striving to meet global standards on climate action, social justice, and governance transparency, the relevance of Corporate Affairs Management is only set to grow, offering lucrative career opportunities and significant contributions to sustainable development.

Course Objectives

1. To understand the key concepts, principles, and frameworks of Corporate Affairs Management.
2. To develop knowledge of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
3. To enhance skills in regulatory compliance, ethical governance, and sustainability reporting.
4. To provide practical exposure to ESG metrics, CSR project planning, and impact assessment.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify and apply key principles of corporate governance, CSR, and ESG frameworks.
2. Design and implement CSR and ESG strategies in a corporate setting.
3. Analyze and comply with regulatory standards, including corporate governance codes and disclosure norms.
4. Prepare ESG and CSR impact reports as per GRI, SASB, and other global reporting standards.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Corporate Affairs Management 

• Definition and Scope of Corporate Affairs
• Evolution of Corporate Governance, CSR, and ESG in Business
• Role and Responsibilities of Corporate Affairs Professionals

Module 2: Understanding Sustainable development goals (SDGs) for business sustainability

Module 3: Corporate Governance and Ethics

• Overview of Corporate Governance
• Role of Board of Directors and Committees
• Compliance with SEBI and other regulatory bodies
• Ethical Considerations in Corporate Affairs

Module 4: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

• Definition and Evolution of CSR
• CSR Legislation in India (Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013)
• CSR Policy Formulation and Implementation
• CSR Reporting and Disclosure Requirements
• Integrating CSR into Business Strategy
• Measuring and Evaluating CSR Impact 

Module 5: Corporate strategies to reduce the carbon footprint

Module 6: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Framework 

• Understanding ESG Principles
• ESG Metrics, Indicators, and Data Collection
• Materiality Assessment
• ESG Reporting Frameworks: GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, BRSR
• ESG Risk Management and Investment Considerations 

Module 7: Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building

• Identifying Key Stakeholders
• Effective Stakeholder Communication Strategies

Module 8: Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure

• Understanding Regulatory Requirements for Corporate Affairs
• Disclosure Norms under SEBI, MCA, and Global Guidelines
• Role of Compliance Audits in CSR and ESG

Module 9: Regulatory framework

Module 10: Reporting Writing

Module 11: Case studies and Discussion

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline is eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate Programmes. For Executive Diploma programmes and Professional Certifications, you need to have at least 1 year of work experience.

Programme Duration

The duration to complete this programme is 1 year (Post Graduate Diploma), 6 months (Executive Diploma).

Programme Mode

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Examination & Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying the certificate programs. Each of your module is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to the program.

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online proctored exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma in ‘Corporate Affairs Management’ by IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The institute collaborates with numerous organizations to offer placement support to participants enrolled in Post Graduate Diploma Programs. Additionally, it maintains a strong placement cell comprising experienced Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition specialists who maintain strong connections with various businesses and industries. This cell is consistently focused on enhancing the employability of our participants and advocating for their recruitment by engaging with Human Resources departments and Hiring Managers to fill their available positions. Furthermore, the efforts of our placement cell extend to assisting participants with professional resume writing and honing their interview skills.

Recently, the Institute has witnessed growing involvement from professionals working with global industry like Big 4, Accenture, SGS, Fortune 100, Uniqus Consultech Ltd., ESG Book, Vision 360, TCS, Ckinetics, CSE (Centre for Science and Environment, TERI (The Energy and Research Institute), Iforest, CEEW (Council on Energy, Environment and Water ), CPR (Centre for Policy and Research ), Centre for Energy and Environment Sustainability, WWF (Worl wildlife Fund ), IWMI (International Water Management Institute ), Greenpeace, 350.org, ATREE, Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group, Sankalp Taru Foundation, TBS, Tarun Bharat Sangh, Mukti, Aquatech Systems Asia Pvt. Ltd., Nalco Water India Ltd.(Ecolab),ABM Environment Consultants, Eco Paryavaran Engineers and Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Enviro, Paramount Ltd., Enviro Control Associates India Pvt Ltd., Energy Tech Solutions, CVR Labs, EnVision Environmental Services, Mindtree Ltd., Siemens, Wipro Limited, Astra Zeneca, Novartis Healthcare, Accenture, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Roche Pharmaceutical, PI Industries Ltd., Ericsson, Teva Pharmaceuticals, ICON Plc., Suven Life Sciences, Infosys Limited, Syneos Health Clinical, Eli Lilly and Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

A Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) or Executive Diploma (ED) in Corporate Affairs Management equips individuals with the expertise to manage corporate governance, sustainability, and stakeholder relations. Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in corporate communications, sustainability, public relations, government affairs, and CSR. With increasing emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, professionals in corporate affairs play a pivotal role in shaping an organization’s strategy to align with global standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering positive community and government relations. This opens opportunities in both public and private sectors, including multinational corporations, government agencies, NGOs, and consulting firms.

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