ICM Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Finance Level 5 Introduction: The ICM Accounting & Finance programme has been designed for those contemplating employment within the accountancy field. It is also suitable for those already in employment who seek to develop their business, accounting and finance skills for career progression purposes. Programme Structure: There are four semesters in this programme. Students need to pass all the units for the successful completion of this programme. Semester Plan: Semester 01 Accounting III English Language for Academics purpose Semester 02 Auditing & Taxation English Language for Academics purpose Semester 03 Financial Management International Business Language Semester 04 Management Theory & Practice International Business Language Duration: 01 Year (Full Time) Fee: (Without assessment/examinations) International Students: £4000 per year Local Students: £3000 per year Assessment: Examinations which are externally assessed by ICM (UK) Main Intakes: Jan, April, June & September Scholarship: £500 Available for brilliant students with marks 70% or above, varies course to course Entry Requirements: English language competence: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent The Institute operates an ‘Open Entry’ 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 this programme: Five GCSEs at grades A, B or C (or equivalents) A suitable BTEC National Award Any qualification equivalent to one of the above Applicants over the age of 19 who do not hold one of the recommended entrance qualifications may also register for the programme providing they have been in full-time employment for a minimum of two years. Progression: enable the student to apply for entry to the final year of a relevant degree programme.