ICM Post Graduate Diploma in Management Level 7


Course Code	PGDM/ICM/01
Duration	1 Year
Start Dates	October, January
Mode of Study	Full-Time
Course Fee UK/EU Students	£3800
Course Fee International Students	£5000
Awarding Body	Institute of Commercial Management

Introduction

Covering all the major business studies areas and topics, the ICM programmes have, over the last thirty years, achieved international recognition and are currently undertaken by students in over 40 countries.

In addition to providing a comprehensive knowledge of each of the major business functions, the structure of the course ensures that students have the widest possible range of career, employment and higher education options open to them on successful completion of their studies.

Course Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma in Management

1. Financial Decision Making
2. Management of Change
3. Operations Management
4. People in Organizations
5. International Marketing Strategy
6. Contemporary Strategic Management

(The Postgraduate Diploma in Management is awarded on completion of all 6 subjects)

Programme Objectives

To provide prospective Business and Management students with a body of knowledge which will:

Increase and broaden their employment opportunities within a wide range of commercial sectors at senior management level
Enable them to make significant contributions in the area of strategic management and problem solving
Enable them to integrate their knowledge gained on the course and contribute to senior level decision making
Provide them with a recognised and respected qualification which will enable them to complete high level programmes including Masters and Doctorate level.

Recommended Course Duration

It is expected that a student will need 12 months of full-time study at College of Business & Development Studies to complete the full Postgraduate Diploma programme.

Certification

On successful completion of all the examinations, students are awarded the ICM Postgraduate Diploma in Management.

Continuing Education

The Postgraduate Diploma in Management programme will serve as an excellent route for students who wish to continue onto Masters and Doctorate level programmes. This qualification will enable up to 120 credits to be used as exemptions on appropriate Masters Courses. Thus students with the ICM Postgraduate Diploma in Management may only be required to take the final 60 credits in order to complete a full Masters degree programme.

Entry Requirements

Students holding relevant recognised qualifications from other institutions or professional examining bodies may apply for exemptions on a subject-for-subject basis. The Institute operates an ‘Open Access’ policy in respect of many of its vocational programmes but prospective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are recommended for those wishing to undertake the ICM Diploma programme:

Postgraduate Diploma in Management

The minimum age for registration for this programme is 21. Students should have successfully completed one or more of the following:

The ICM Graduate Diploma in Management Studies
A relevant Honours degree level qualification in a related subject.
Any qualification equivalent to one of the above.
English Language Proficiency, Secured English Language Test (SELT), IELTS Score 5.5 and above.

The entry requirements listed above are a summary of our minimum entry requirements. However, the final decision to offer a student a place on any of our programmes will be taken with reference to their academic grades, personal statement and academic reference. For some of our programmes relevant work experience will be required. All applications are assessed on an individual basis. Applications from any students who do not meet the above requirements but have other academic/professional qualifications or relevant work experience will be considered.

Submission of Applications
Applications can be submitted in person to the Admissions Office, by post, as an attachment to an email, or via one of our Country Offices. Original copies of all documentation (and certified translations) must be provided prior to enrolment. Each application must be accompanied by the following documentation:

A fully completed and signed College of Business & Development Studies application form.
Copies of all academic documentation, this includes high/secondary School transcripts and diplomas, any Higher Education transcripts and diplomas, and all professional qualifications. European/International students must provide all documents in the original language and also officially translated into English, where applicable.
A copy of their passport/id card.
Students applying for undergraduate studies must supply 2 academic references.
Students applying for Postgraduate studies must supply 2 academic reference and 1 employment reference, listing job related responsibilities (if relevant)
A statement of purpose
A copy of their CV

Comparison of UK and International Qualifications
During the application process the comparability of UK and International qualifications are checked on the NARIC website. International institutions are also checked to see that they appear on the list of recognized institutions on NARIC. In addition, the authenticity of any supporting documents that are considered to be possibly invalid or of a fraudulent nature will be checked with the issuing authority/awarding body.

Issuance of CAS’s

College of Business & Development Studies fully complies with the UKBA Tier4 Visa Regulations and policy guidance. This applies to all International students applying out of country and those applying from in country.
All applications and documents will be double checked prior to a CAS being issued

International students are required to provide evidence of their financial resources prior to a CAS being issued. This documentation must show that they have the required funds to pay for the balance of any tuition fees still outstanding and also the required maintenance funds. For more information please visit http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/adult-students/can-you-apply/money/

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