Increasing competition between national and international companies calls for a greater degree of ability and professionalism on the part of all managers.

Employers seeking a suitable programme of study for their middle and line managers regularly select this advanced level management programme.

The structure of the programme ensures that participants are able to develop both academic knowledge and practical management skills. The qualification also gives entry to a range of other postgraduate programmes.

Part 1
Customer Service
Human Resources Management
Marketing Management
Strategic Management
(An Advanced Diploma in Business Studies is awarded on Completion of all Part 1 subjects)

Part 2
Corporate Policy
Financial Management
Leadership Studies
The International Business Environment
Corporate Policy is examined by means of a Research Project and a Report
(A Graduate Diploma in Management Studies is awarded on completion of all Part 1 & Part 2 subjects)

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.

Subject Exemptions
Applicants should note that the following entrance qualifications are recommended for those wishing to undertake this programme:
The ICM Diploma in Business Studies at Grades A, B or C (Or an equivalent levelqualification)
A first degree
A Higher National Diploma in Business Studies.

Those applicants who do not hold the required Entry Requirements are advised that a prior knowledge of Accounting, Marketing and Behavioural Studies is assumed.

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 Institute.