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Commercial Management - Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Diploma

Covering all the major business studies areas and topics, the ICM Diploma and Advanced Diploma programmes have, over a fifteen year period, 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.

Programme Objectives:

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

• Increase their employment opportunities
• Prepare them for supervisory and management careers in industry and commerce and
• Provide them with a qualification which will enable them to progress to higher level commercial management or specialised business/management programmes at a later stage in their business or academic careers.

The ICM Diploma in Commercial Management programme is also suitable for working supervisors and managers who require recognised management qualifications for career advancement or promotion purposes.

Course Structure:

The Certificate in Commercial Management - Part 1

1. International Business Communications
2. Business Management & Administration
3. Interpreting & Analysing Information (Numeracy & Statistics)
4. Marketing Principles (Marketing)
(The ICM Certificate in Business Studies is awarded on completion of all Part 1 subjects)

The Diploma in Commercial Management - Part 2

5. Accounting Techniques (Accounting)
6. Risk Management
7. Introduction to Business Law (Business Law)
8. Contract Negotiations
(The ICM Diploma in Commercial Management is awarded on completion of all Part 1 & 2 subjects)

The Advanced Diploma in Commercial Management - Part 3:

9. Strategic Management in Theory & Practice (Strategic Management)
10. Marketing Planning & Decision Making (Marketing Management)
11. Project Management
12. Customer Service for Managers and Supervisors (Customer Service)
(The ICM Advanced Diploma in Commercial Management is awarded on completion of all Part 1, 2 & 3 subjects)

The Graduate Diploma in Commercial Management - Part 4

13. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
14. Financial Management
15. Commercial Management Project
16. The International Business Environment
(The ICM Graduate Diploma in Commercial Management is awarded on completion of all Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 subjects)

Certification

On successful completion of all the examinations in Part 1, students are awarded the ICM Certificate in Commercial Management. Similarly, on successful completion of all the examinations in Parts 1 & 2 students are awarded the ICM Diploma in Commercial Management. Similarly, on successful completion of 12 subjects, students are awarded the ICM Advanced Diploma in Commercial Management, and a further four subjects will enable the attainment of an ICM Graduate Diploma in Commercial Management.

Continuing Education

The Commercial Management programme will serve as an excellent route for students who ultimately seek full professional status and will provide first class underpinning knowledge for the mainstream UK degrees in Commercial/Business Management and Business Studies. Holders of an ICM Diploma in Commercial Management may enter the ICM Advanced Diploma programme and completion of this will enable entry to the final year of appropriate Honours degree programmes. Similarly, Graduate Diploma holders will be able to gain access to appropriate postgraduate courses.

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:

• One GCE A-level plus Three GCSEs (or equivalents)
• A suitable BTEC National Award
• Any qualification equivalent to one or more of the above.

The minimum age for registration for this programme is 18.

Applicants over the age of 20 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.

Advanced Diploma in Commercial Management

The minimum age for registration for this programme is 18.

• The ICM Diploma in Commercial Management (or an equivalent level business studies qualification)
• A suitable BTEC National Award
• Any business studies qualification equivalent to one of the above.

Mode of study:
Full time (Min 15 hours per week).

Course Duration:
36 Months (Full Time)

Assessment:
This course will be assessed by means of examinations and Research Project. Examinations are externally set and marked by the Institute. Examinations are held in March, June, September and December each year. Candidates must be registered and paid-up Student Members of the Institute at the time they undertake the examinations.

Awarded by:
The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)

Fees:
Home Student: £3000 (Per Year)
International Student: £3500 (Per Year)
Registration Fess: £300
ICM registration & exam fees: As applicable
(Effective from 1st of Jan 2012)

Contact: info@hibslondon.com

Course Start Dates:
There are three intake for the program - 15th June, 1st October and 15th January.