Management Studies - Advanced Diploma, Graduate Diploma

Awarding Body: The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)

Course Structure

The Advanced Diploma in Business Studies - Part 1

1. Customer Service for Managers and Supervisors (Customer Service)
2. Theory and Practice of Human Resource Management (Human Resources Management)
3. Marketing Planning & Decision Making (Marketing Management)
4. Strategic Management in Theory & Practice (Strategic Management)

(The ICM Advanced Diploma in Business Studies is awarded on completion of all Part 1 subjects)

The Graduate Diploma in Management Studies - Part 2

1. Corporate Policy *
2. Financial Management
3. Leadership Studies
4. The International Business Environment

* Corporate Policy is examined by means of a Research Project and a Report

(The ICM Graduate Diploma in Management Studies is awarded on completion of all Part 1 & 2 subjects)

Programme Objectives

This programme is designed to provide senior supervisors, managers and advanced level business students with a post-graduate/post experience level management qualification for career development purposes.It is also suitable for holders of degrees in non-business and management disciplines who require a high-level management qualification.Recommended Course DurationOne academic year of full-time study or 18 months of part-time study at an ICM Approved Centre.

Examination Grades

Grade A - Distinction 70% and above
Grade B - Credit 60% to 69%
Grade C - Pass 50% to 59%
Grade D - Marginal Pass 40% to 49%
Grade F - Fail 39% and under

Status of Qualification
Professional Vocational Diploma. Post Graduate/Post Experience.

Examinations
Externally set and marked by the ICM. Examinations are held in March, June, September and December each year. Candidates must be registered and paid-up Student Members of the ICM at the time they undertake the examinations.

Entry Requirements
Applicants should note that the following entrance qualifications are recommended for those wishing to undertake this programme:

1. The ICM Diploma in Business Studies at Grades A, B or C (or an equivalent level qualification)
2. A first degree
3. A Higher National Diploma in Business Studies.

Certification
On successful completion of the examinations students are awarded the ICM Graduate Diploma in Management Studies and may use the designatory letters Grad.DMS after their name. The qualification also entitles them to apply for full Membership of the ICM.

Continuing Education
The Graduate Diploma in Management Studies may be offered as an entrance qualification for relevant degree studies and for entry to a wide range of MBA’s (subject to examination grades, age and work experience). A number of the subjects are also accepted for subject exemption and credit purposes by other examining bodies and universities.