Course Code	Duration	Awarding Body	Overseas Applicant
ICMD6	2 Years and 6 Months	ICM	Jan/Apr/June/Sept

Qualification Aim:

To provide prospective business and management students with a body of knowledge which will:

1. Increase their employment opportunities
2. prepare them for eventual supervisory and management careers in industry and commerce
3. provide them with a qualification which will enable them to progress to higher level general management or specialised business programmes at a later stage in their business or academic careers.

The programme is also suitable for working supervisors and managers who require a recognised business qualifications for career advancement or promotion purposes.

Awarding Body : Institute of Commercial Management
Level : Level 6
Duration : 2 Years and 6 months

Course Structure

Business Studies - Year 1

	1.	Strategic Management
	2.	Marketing Management
	3.	Human Resources Management
	4.	Customer Service

Business Studies - Year 2

	5.	Accounting
	6.	Economics for Business
	7.	Business Law
	8.	Organisational Behaviour

Business Studies - Project: Year 3 (6 months)

a 6,000 word work or industrial based research project

The Associate Degree in Business Management is awarded on completion of all the above eight modules and a 6,000 word work or industrial based research project.

Entry requirements:

Applicants must have attained all of the following entry requirements. They:

1. Must be over 17 years of age
2. Must be in full or part-time employment in a commercial or industrial organisation
3. Must have completed (with or without exemptions) all subjects and levels within the Business Studies programme.
4. Must undertake a work or industry based research project and produce a report of not less than 6,000 words (the nature, content and objectives of the report to be agreed in advance between the student and the Institute).

Assessment information

The 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.

Progression opportunities

The Associate Degree in Business Management may offer advanced entry onto degree programmes, such as Masters Degree.

About ICM

The Institute of Commercial Management is the leading professional body for Commercial and Business Development Managers.

Supporting career and personal development as well as mobility, the Institute’s educational programmes and qualifying examinations provide recognised qualifications for commercial management and business development staff working in the following key industry sectors:

• Aerospace and Defence
• Construction
• Facilities Management
• Financial Services
• Government
• Information & Communication Technology
• Manufacturing
• Petrochemicals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Telecommunications
• Utilities
• Retailing & Distribution

Course	Duration	Level	Overseas Applicant	UK Applicant
Associate Degree in Business Management	2 Years and 6 Months	NQF Level 6	£ 10,500	£ 10,000
Fees Break Down	First Year		£ 3,900	£ 3,600
	Second Year		£ 4,400	£ 3,800
	Final Year		£ 2,300	£ 2,000
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Course Code	Duration	Awarding Body	Overseas Applicant
ICMA6	1 Year	ICM	Jan/Apr/June/Sept

Qualification Aim:

This course will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of each of the major business functions.  Additionally, 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.

Awarding Body : Institute of Commercial Management
Level : Level 5
Duration : 1 Year

Course Structure

Business Studies - Year 1

	1.	Strategic Management
	2.	Marketing Management
	3.	Human Resources Management
	4.	Customer Service

The Advanced Diploma is awarded on completion of the above modules in addition to modules from the Certificate and the Diploma.

Entry requirements:

Applicants must have attained all of the following entry requirements. They:

1. Must be over 17 years of age.
2. Must be in full or part-time employment in a commercial or industrial organisation.
3. Must have completed (with or without exemptions) all subjects and levels within the Business Studies programme.
4. Must undertake a work or industry based research project and produce a report of not less than 6,000 words (the nature, content and objectives of the report to be agreed in advance between the student and the Institute).

Assessment information

The 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

Progression opportunities

Candidates who achieve this qualification could progress to apply for entry to the Year 3 (final year)/Level 3 of a relevant (Honours) degree programme.

About ICM

The Institute of Commercial Management is the leading professional body for Commercial and Business Development Managers.

Supporting career and personal development as well as mobility, the Institute’s educational programmes and qualifying examinations provide recognised qualifications for commercial management and business development staff working in the following key industry sectors:

• Aerospace and Defence
• Construction
• Facilities Management
• Financial Services
• Government
• Information & Communication Technology
• Manufacturing
• Petrochemicals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Telecommunications
• Utilities
• Retailing & Distribution

Course	Duration	Level	Overseas Applicant	UK Applicant
Adv. Diploma in Business Studies	1 Year	NQF Level 5	£ 4600	£ 4000
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Course Code	Duration	Awarding Body	Overseas Applicant
ICMA6	1 Year	ICM	Jan/Apr/June/Sept

Qualification Aim:

This course will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of each of the major business functions.  Additionally, 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.

Awarding Body : Institute of Commercial Management
Level : Level 4
Duration : 1 Year

Course Structure

1. International Business Communications
2. Business Management & Administration
3. Numeracy & Skills
4. Marketing
5. Accounting
6. Economics for Business
7. Business Law
8. Organisational Behaviour

Entry requirements:

The Institute operates an ‘Open Entry’ policy.  The following entrance qualifications are recommended for those wishing to undertake the Diploma:

• The minimum age for registration for this program is 17
• The ICM Business Studies Group Certificate
• The ICM Certificate in Commercial Studies
• One GCE A-level plus Three GCSEs (or equivalents)
• 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.

Assessment information

The 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.

Progression opportunities

Candidates who achieve this qualification could progress to apply for entry to the Year 2/Level 2 of a relevant (Honours) degree programme.

About ICM

The Institute of Commercial Management is the leading professional body for Commercial and Business Development Managers.

Supporting career and personal development as well as mobility, the Institute’s educational programmes and qualifying examinations provide recognised qualifications for commercial management and business development staff working in the following key industry sectors:

• Aerospace and Defence
• Construction
• Facilities Management
• Financial Services
• Government
• Information & Communication Technology
• Manufacturing
• Petrochemicals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Telecommunications
• Utilities
• Retailing & Distribution

Course	Duration	Level	Overseas Applicant	UK Applicant
Cerificate in Business Studies	1 Year	NQF Level 4	£ 4000	£ 3600
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Course Code	Duration	Awarding Body	Overseas Applicant
ICMC4	1 Year	ICM	Jan/Apr/June/Sept

Qualification Aim:

This course will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of each of the major business functions.  Additionally, 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.

Awarding Body: Institute of Commercial Management
Level: Level 3
Duration: 1 Year

Course Structure

1. International Business Communication
2. Business Management & Administration
3. Numeracy & Statistics
4. Marketing

Entry requirements:

The Institute operates an ‘Open Entry’ policy

Assessment information

The 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.

Progression opportunities

Candidates who achieve this qualification could progress to apply for entry to the Year 1/Level 1 of a relevant degree programme

About ICM

The Institute of Commercial Management is the leading professional body for Commercial and Business Development Managers.

Supporting career and personal development as well as mobility, the Institute's educational programmes and qualifying examinations provide recognised qualifications for commercial management and business development staff working in the following key industry sectors:

• Aerospace and Defence
• Construction
• Facilities Management
• Financial Services
• Government
• Information & Communication Technology
• Manufacturing
• Petrochemicals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Telecommunications
• Utilities
• Retailing & Distribution

Course	Duration	Level	Overseas Applicant	UK Applicant
Certificate in Business Studies	1 Year	NQF Level 3	£	£
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Course Code	Duration	Awarding Body	Overseas Applicant
ABEA6	1 Year	ABE	Jan/Apr/June/Sept

Qualification Aim:

Successful organisations, whether large or small, are well managed. The development of management skills within an organisation is an essential part of continued business growth. Advanced Diploma holders have the skills and knowledge required for managerial roles.

Awarding Body : Association of Business Executives (ABE)
Level : Level 6
Duration : 1 Year

Course Structure

To achieve the qualification, students need to successfully complete:

• Mandatory units:
  • Corporate Strategy and Planning
  • Managing in Organisations
  • International Business Case Study
• Plus two from:
  • Strategic Marketing Management
  • Strategic Human Resource Management for Business Organisation
  • Corporate Finance
  • Managing the Information Resource
  • Islamic Finance

 

Entry requirements:

Applicants must have obtained one of the following:

• ABE Diploma
• A UK Degree or Overseas equivalent
• Other recognised qualifications of approved Overseas Institutes of Higher Education

Assessment information

Each module is assessed by a three hour written examination. This is an external examination entirely managed by ABE.

Progression opportunities

Candidates who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Enter the workplace with a recognised qualification
• Enter the final year of many degree programmes in countries including the UK, US, Australia, Canada and India
• With Advanced Diploma and at least two years' relevant work experience can enter directly on to a UK MBA programme at various universities in the UK and around the World

About ABE

The Association of Business Executives (ABE) is a professional membership body and an examination board. They develop business and management qualifications at Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma level. ABE qualifications provide progression routes to degree and Masters programmes worldwide.

Course	Duration	Level	Overseas Applicant	UK Applicant
Advanced Diploma in Business Management	1 Year	NQF Level 6	£	£
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Course Code	Duration	Awarding Body	Overseas Applicant
ABED5	1 Year	ABE	Jan/Apr/June/Sept

Qualification Aim:

Successful organisations, whether large or small, are well managed. The development of management skills within an organisation is an essential part of continued business growth. Diploma holders have the skills and knowledge to advance into an executive role. This course is split into two parts, each taking a year to complete.

Awarding Body : Association of Business Executives (ABE)
Level : Level 5
Duration : 1 Year

Course Structure

To achieve the qualification, students need to successfully complete:

• Part 1
  • Mandatory units:
    • Organisational Behaviour
    • Financial Accounting
    • Economic Principles and their Application to Business
    • Quantitative Methods for Business and Management
• Part 2
  • Mandatory units:
    • Human Resource Management
    • Marketing Policy , Planning and Communication
    • Management in Action
  • Plus two from:
    • Systems Analysis and Design
    • Managerial Accounting
    • Principles of Business Law
    • Concepts and Principles of Islamic Economics

Entry requirements:

Applicants must have obtained one of the following:

• ABE Certificate
• Two "A" Level passes plus four GCSE passes at Grade A, B or C, two of which must be English and Maths
• Overseas qualifications which may be accepted by the Registrar as being equivalent to the above
• ABE also welcomes applications from candidates without formal qualifications who have been in appropriate employment for at least two years. A reference letter from employer(s) must accompany such applications

Assessment information

Each module is assessed by a three hour written examination. This is an external examination entirely managed by ABE

Progression opportunities

Candidates who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Advanced Diploma in Business Management
• Can enter university (with possible exemptions)
• Can enter the workplace with a recognised qualification

About ABE

The Association of Business Executives (ABE) is a professional membership body and an examination board. They develop business and management qualifications at Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma level. ABE qualifications provide progression routes to degree and Masters programmes worldwide.

Course	Duration	Level	Overseas Applicant	UK Applicant
Diploma in Business Management	1 Year	NQF Level 5	£	£
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Course Code	Duration	Awarding Body	Overseas Applicant
ABEC3	1 Year	ABE	Jan/Apr/June/Sept

Qualification Aim:

Successful organisations, whether large or small, are well managed. The development of management skills within an organisation is an essential part of continued business growth. Certificate holders have the skills and knowledge needed for administrative roles, as well as the foundation skills to make a start in management.

Awarding Body : Association of Business Executives (ABE)
Level : Level 3
Duration : 1 Year

Course Structure

To achieve the qualification, students need to successfully complete 4 mandatory units:

• Introduction to Business
• Introduction to Business Communication
• Introduction to Accounting
• Introduction to Quantitative Methods

Entry requirements:

No formal qualifications are required but applicants should demonstrate competence in English by the attainment of one of the following:

• British Council - Intermediate Certificate in English/Upper Advanced Certificate in English
• LCCI - English for Business (EFB) 1st or 2nd level
• Pitman/City and Guilds - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)/English for Business and Communication

Assessment information

Each module is assessed by a three hour written examination. This is an external examination entirely managed by ABE.

Progression opportunities

Candidates who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Diploma in Business Management
• Those completing this Certificate can enter the workplace with a recognised qualification

About ABE

The Association of Business Executives (ABE) is a professional membership body and an examination board. They develop business and management qualifications at Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma level. ABE qualifications provide progression routes to degree and Masters programmes worldwide.

Course	Duration	Level	Overseas Applicant	UK Applicant
Certificate in Business Management	1 Year	NQF Level 3	£	£
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Course Code	Duration	Awarding Body	Overseas Applicant
AMAD5	1 Year	iam	Jan/Apr/June/Sept

Qualification Aim:

This qualification is for individuals who want to use best practice tools and techniques to manage organisations. It enables individuals to work at a senior level, making and implementing strategic decisions.

The Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management is accredited as a Level 5 qualification by the Regulatory Authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Programme objectives

At the end of this programme the students will learn how to:

• Use business models to design and implement effective systems
• Understand and apply strategic decision making skills
• Apply best practice in Human Resource Management
• Use financial and project management tools
• Manage finances and other resources

Entry Criteria

The Advanced Diploma is open to anyone who has relevant Diploma level qualifications from the iam or other bodies.

Units

The Advanced Diploma is made up of five units:

• Unit 1: Administrative Systems in the Organisation
• Unit 2: Strategic Issues in Administration
• Unit3:   Administrative Management of Resources
• Unit 4:  Human Resource Management and Practice
• Unit 5: Case Study 2 or Project Report 2

Assessment information

Units 1 – 4 are assessed by a three hour unseen written paper comprising of a choice of 4 questions from 8, designed to assess the depth and breadth of candidates’ knowledge of the unit.

Unit 5 is assessed either by a three hour case study exam, or by a 3,000 – 4,000 word project report.

Progression opportunities

This qualification enables you apply for the final year of a degree in BA (Honours) in Business Management in selected Universities.

Awarding Body

Institute of Administrative Management (iam)

Established in 1915, the Institute of Administrative Management is the only professional body for both practising and aspiring Administrative Managers.

iam qualifications and Membership of the Institute will provide you with the expertise, knowledge and practical skills to sustain your competitive advantage. The iam supports managers (and aspiring managers) at all levels.

 

Course	Duration	Level	Overseas Applicant	UK Applicant
Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management	1 Year		£	£
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Course Code	Duration	Awarding Body	Overseas Applicant
AMD4	1 Year	iam	Jan/Apr/June/Sept

Qualification Aim:

This qualification is for individuals who wish to develop their understanding and improve their management skills. It enables individuals to take a systematic approach to organisational and information management.

The Diploma in Administrative Management is accredited as a Level 4 qualification by the Regulatory Authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Programme objectives

At the end of this programme the students will learn how to:

• Use the principles of Human Resource Management
• Apply new management tools and skills
• Use analytical tools to improve management decision making
• Organise and communicate with multiple teams
• Identify and implement change to systems and processes

Entry Criteria

The Diploma is open to anyone who has at least 2 years previous experience or relevant Certificate level qualifications from the iam or other bodies.

Units

The award is made up of 5 units:

• Unit 1: People in Organisations
• Unit 2: Administrative Systems and Processes
• Unit 3: Professional Administration
• Unit 4: Information for Decision Making
• Unit 5: Case Study or Project Report

Assessment information

Units 1 - 4 are assessed by a three hour unseen written paper comprising two sections A and B.

• Section A has eight compulsory short answer questions designed to test candidates’ knowledge and understanding of concepts and terminology.

• Section B has a choice of two questions from four designed to assess the candidate’s appreciation of the unit. A question will be set from each area of the Learning Syllabus.

Unit 5 is assessed either by a three hour case study exam, or by a 3,000 – 4,000 word project report.

Progression opportunities

Completion of the Diploma leads to the Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management. Successful completion of the Diploma entitles students to associate member of the iam.

Awarding Body

Institute of Administrative Management (iam)

Established in 1915, the Institute of Administrative Management is the only professional body for both practising and aspiring Administrative Managers.

iam qualifications and Membership of the Institute will provide you with the expertise, knowledge and practical skills to sustain your competitive advantage. The iam supports managers (and aspiring managers) at all levels.

 

Course	Duration	Level	Overseas Applicant	UK Applicant
Diploma in Administrative Management	1 Year		£	£
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Course Code	Duration	Awarding Body	Overseas Applicant
AMC3	1 Year	iam	Jan/Apr/June/Sept

Qualification Aim:

This qualification is for individuals who want to prepare for a career in management in business administration. It gives individuals the knowledge and understanding to become a professional in business administration.

The Certificate in Administrative Management is accredited as a Level 3 qualification by the Regulatory Authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Programme objectives

At the end of this programme the students will learn how to:

• Analyse organisations and organisational culture
• Apply different management and leadership techniques
• Manage information and communications
• Propose ways to improve the efficiency of your organisation
• Drive change of systems and processes

Entry Criteria

The Certificate is open to everyone, irrespective of qualifications, although some previous experience in business administration is usual. .

Units

The Certificate is made up of three units:

• Unit 1 Inside Organisations
• Unit 2 Working with People
• Unit 3 Administrative Practice

Assessment information

Assessment for this qualification is in two parts:

1. Creation of a reflective learning diary related to the learning outcomes of each Unit that records evidence of skills for employment as well as academic achievements
   
   
2. Project Report of between 2,000 and 2,500 words, which must show the application of learning from the programme syllabus and achievement of the overall Award learning outcomes

Progression opportunities

The aim of the Certificate is to provide an in-depth introduction to the field of Administrative Management and serve as a precursor to moving on to the iam Diploma and beyond.

Awarding Body

Institute of Administrative Management (iam)

Established in 1915, the Institute of Administrative Management is the only professional body for both practising and aspiring Administrative Managers.

iam qualifications and Membership of the Institute will provide you with the expertise, knowledge and practical skills to sustain your competitive advantage. The iam supports managers (and aspiring managers) at all levels.

 

Course	Duration	Level	Overseas Applicant	UK Applicant
Certificate in Administrative Management	1 Year		£	£
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