The University of York International Pathway College is part of the University of York, and offers pathway courses to prepare students for a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Take an international look at the key areas of corporate governance and corporate and commercial law.

Gain a critical understanding of the process of corporate globalisation through in-depth coverage of the main topics in corporate governance and commercial law.

Throughout this course students will explore the differences in laws and governance in countries across the globe, and how they respond to economic and social pressures. Students will assess these approaches in times of economic stability and in crisis, with a particular focus on corporate governance and on commercial transactions.

By the end of this course, students will have developed a comprehension of how commercial decisions are made taking into account their economic and social context. They will understand the nature of the company, company law and how corporate governance operates, leaving students well-equipped to enter the world of commercial law.