ICM Advanced Diploma in Business Studies
Introduction: Covering all the major business studies areas and topics, the ICM Diploma in Business Studies programme has, over a fifteen year period, achieved international recognition and is now undertaken by students in over 100 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 completion of their studies.

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
    • Strategic Management
    • English Language for Academics purpose
    • International Business Communication
Semester 02
    • Marketing Management
    • English Language for Academics purpose
    • International Business Communication
Semester 03
    • Human Resource Management
    • English Language for Academics purpose
    • International Business Communication
Semester 04
    • Customer Service
    • International Business Communication
    • English Language for Academics purpose
Duration: 18 Months (Full Time)
Fee: (Without assessment/examinations)
International Students: £4500 per year
Local Students: £3500 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 the Diploma and Advanced Diploma programmes:
The minimum age for registration for this programme is 18.
  1. 1 The ICM Diploma in Business Studies (or an equivalent level business studies qualification)
  2. A suitable BTEC National Award
  3. Any business studies qualification equivalent to one of the above.
Progression: enable the student to apply for direct entry to postgraduate (e.g. Masters) degree programmes.