A Company Secretary (CS) course typically spans over three stages, each divided into semesters or modules. Here’s a breakdown of the course stages and what you can expect to study in each semester:
Foundation Stage (1 semester)
Duration
Approximately 6-8 months
Subjects
Business Environment and Law
Business Management, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship
Business Economics
Fundamentals of Accounting and Auditing
Executive Stage (2 semesters)
Duration
1 year (can vary based on individual progress)
Semester 1
Jurisprudence, Interpretation, and General Laws
Company Law
Setting up of Business Entities and Closure
Tax Laws
Semester 2
Corporate and Management Accounting
Securities Laws and Capital Markets
Economic, Business, and Commercial Laws
Financial and Strategic Management
Professional Stage (3 semesters/modules)
Duration
1-1.5 years
Module 1
Advanced Tax Laws
Drafting, Pleadings, and Appearances
Module 2:
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management, and Due Diligence
Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-Up
Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non-Compliances & Remedies
Module 3
Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges
Multidisciplinary Case Studies (open book exam)
Elective Subject (one out of 8 options)
