Awarded by: ICM, ABE,
Duration: 12 Months
Fees: £2,500

The minimum age for registration for this programme is 18.  Prospective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are recommended for those wishing to undertake this programme:

• The ICM Business Studies Group Certificate
• Two GCE 'A' levels (or equivalents)
• Five GCSE’s at grades A, B or C (or equivalents)
• A suitable BTEC National Award
• Any qualification equivalent to one of the above

International Business Studies(ICM)

As business becomes more global, we are forced to concentrate on inter-national business and management issues. This pathway aims to achieve a higher level of understanding and critical awareness of the main issues in strategic management, and of concepts, models and techniques associated with strategic decision-making in organisations, enabling graduates from the programme to enter a general career in.

1. International Business Management.
2. Strategic Management & Organisational Dynamics
3. International Business Management
4. International Marketing Strategy
5. International Human Resource Management
6. International Business Finance
7. International Trade: Theory and Policy Issues
8. International Finance
9. Intercultural Communication
10. Global Issues in Public Relations

Business Development (ICM)

The programme concentrates on the development of an existing business by adopting more sophisticated management techniques at a time when the entrepreneur has to become a manager of people, resources, information and finance.

Commercial Management (ICM)

This diploma is devised to provide prospective business and management students with a body of knowledge which will increase their employment opportunities preparing them for eventual supervisory and management careers in Industry and Commerce.  The diploma also provides them with a qualification which will enable them to progress to higher level general management or specialised business programmes. This qualification is enriched blend of different laws covering the commercial management of the business entity as a whole.

1. Customs Laws
2. Financing Techniques
3. International Trade Regulation
4. Financial Services Regulation
5. Laws in the Global Context
6. Insolvency Law
7. International Business Law
8. The Law of Agency

Computing & Information Processing (ICM)

This diploma is for those who require a concentrated, information systems and technology focused qualification. It is suitable for those who wish to complement an existing qualification, such as a business degree, and who wish to expand into the Information Systems and Technology area. This diploma would also allow individuals already in the industry to gain a qualification to augment their experience. This is an excellent stepping stone for those who need Information Systems and Technology qualifications to advance their career or in preparation for a further degree. Suitable for those with limited computing experience and a useful start to a degree qualification.

1. Information Systems & Information Technology
2. Accounting
3. Programming with Visual Basic
4. Managing Archives
5. Systes Design and Development
6. Electronic Commerce
7. Principles of Information Management
8. Strategic Management

Business Studies (ICM)

This diploma provides you with the breadth of skills and knowledge required to successfully manage a small business. In addition, they provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to undertake advisory positions in medium to large-sized businesses seeking to develop and expand.

Part1 Subjects:- International Business Communication, Business Management & Administration, Numeracy & Statistics, Marketing

Part2 Subjects:- Accounting, Economics for Business, Business Law, Management Theory & Practice

Business Administration (ABE)

The Business Administration programme provides a professional qualification that may be used to prepare directly for a career in business, or to gain advanced entry onto a range of professional qualifications and university degrees in the UK and other countries. The programme provides students with an appreciation of the theoretical issues currently involved in the study of business and a range of practical skills which will enhance their value to potential employers. Major themes running throughout the programme include Management, Finance and Accounting, Marketing and IT.

Part 1 Subjects:- Economics, Organisational Behaviour, Accounting, Business Communication and Presentation

Part 2 Subjects:- Marketing, Human Resource Management, Quantitative Methods, Managerial Accounting, Principles of Business Law/Systems Analysis

Business Information Systems (ABE)

There is an increasing need for highly computer literate business professionals who can develop business applications using spreadsheets, databases etc. and can work confidently with their IT colleagues. Holders of both the Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Business Information Systems will have had a firm grounding in the essential core IT and business skills and will be able to build bridges between technology and business practice.

Part 1 Subjects:- Computer Fundamentals, Computer Applications in Business & Finance, Business, Communication, Organisational Behaviour (Management Pathway)/ Accounting (Finance Pathway)

Part 2 Subjects:- Principles of Programming, Networks and Distributed Systems, Quantitative Methods, Systems Analysis, Human Resource Management (Management Pathway) /Managerial Accounting (Finance Pathway)

Travel, Tourism and Hospitality (ABE)

The travel, tourism and hospitality industry is today the largest and most pervasive sector within the global economy. The need to provide quality services in a business-orientated manner requires management leadership in all the main functional business areas (finance, marketing, human resource management, and operations) as well as strategic leadership. Travel, Tourism and Hospitality qualifications provide a pathway through which students can develop a combination of key business skills and industry knowledge in preparation for the varied and exciting careers which the industry offers.

Part 1 Subjects:- Economics, Organisational Behaviour, Accounting, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Part 2 Subjects:- Marketing, Human Resource Management, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Operations Management, Managerial Accounting, Principles of Business Law, Systems Analysis


Practitioners Programme in Human Resource Management (ABE)

The Practitioners Programme in Human Resource Management introduces students to the academic disciplines that underlie the effective management of the human resource and explores both the theory and practice of human resource management activities. Students who complete the programme will find their HRM skills and their own personal marketability within the organisation enhanced, as well as their preparedness for further courses of study. This is a combined programme, consisting of a Certificate and a Diploma, each comprising four subjects. Students will not be awarded the Diploma until they have passed all eight subjects.

Subjects:- Business Communication and Presentation, Organisational Behaviour, Human Asset Management, Human Resource Development

Accounting & Finance (ICM)

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.

Part 1 Subjects:- Bookkeeping, Business Management & Administration, Economics for Business, Numeracy & Statistics

Part 2 Subjects:- Accounting II, Business Law, Computer Appreciation & Applications, Cost Accounting

Financial Services (ICM)

This programme is designed to provide participants with the knowledge required to enable them to apply for a wide range of positions within the Financial Services sector.

Part1 Subjects:- Accounting, Investment - Products & Characteristics, Pensions, Risk & Insurance

Part 2 Subjects:- Economics for Business,      Financial Management, Investment - Process & Analysis, Quantitative Methods for Managers

Hospitality Management (ICM)

Heavy investment in new facilities, by international hotel chains and other hotel groups, continues to provide first-class career opportunities, at management level, for those with the appropriate experience, knowledge and qualifications. This hospitality management programme provides the essential knowledge required by those who will eventually seek managerial positions within the industry.

Subjects:- Hotel & Catering Law, Accounting, Purchasing & Cost Control, The Human Resource in Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Marketing for Hospitality & Tourism

Hotel & Catering Management (ICM)

Heavy investment in new facilities, by international hotel chains and other hotel groups, continues to provide first-class career opportunities, at management level, for those with the appropriate experience, knowledge and qualifications. This hospitality management programme provides the essential knowledge required by those who will eventually seek managerial positions within the industry.

Subjects:- Accounting, Business Ethics & Customer Care , Culinary Theory, Hospitality Management, Hotel & Catering Law, Management Information Systems, Marketing Hotel & Catering Services

Human Resource Development (ICM)

Continuing economic activity and growth in developed, transitional and emerging economies has created excellent career opportunities, in both the public and private sectors, for those with demonstrable HRD skills. This programme has been designed for those with an interest in human resource development, training and personnel management who seek a recognised qualification in order to improve their workplace performance and enhance their career and employment prospects.

Subjects:- Business Law, Business Management & Administration, Human Resource Development I, International Business Communications

International Business Studies (ICM)

In addition to providing a comprehensive knowledge of the major functional areas of business this programme also prepares students for employment with organisations involved in exporting. It is particularly suitable for those who wish to join multi-national corporations and the course structure ensures that students have the widest possible range of employment opportunities open to them on completion of their studies.

Part1 Subjects:- Economics for Business, Export Office Practice, International Business Communications, Management Theory & Practice, Marketing Management,

Part2 Subjects:- Accounting, Business Law, International Marketing, International Trade & Payments II, Quantitative Methods for Managers

International Trade (ICM)

Continuing expansion in World Trade has led to an increase in management career opportunities for those with the relevant knowledge, ability and commercial experience in International Trade. This two part business programme provides the knowledge necessary for the administration of an import/export office.

Part1 Subjects:- Business Management & Administration, Economics for Business, International Business Communications, International Marketing, International Trade & Payments I

Part2 Subjects:- Export Practice & Management, International Marketing Research, International Trade & Payments II, International Trade & Transport, The International Business Environment

Office Management (ICM)

Office Managers are involved in, and responsible for a wide range of activities.  Their responsibilities include determining policy, setting targets and budgets, employing and controlling staff and ensuring that the highest level of service is provided to customers and other departments within the organisation. This programme provides the essential management knowledge required by those who will ultimately assume positions as Office Managers.

Subjects:- Business Law, Human Resources Management, Management Theory & Practice, Purchasing Management, Sales & Sales Management

Sales Management & Marketing (ICM)

Economic growth can only be increased and sustained if manufacturers, distributors and the service industries are able to sell and distribute their products profitably to the widest possible markets. Selling, Sales Management and Marketing are therefore essential functions without which economic growth cannot take place. The Sales and Sales Management functions are two of the most important activities of Marketing and Selling is a professional discipline in its own right.  It offers not only outstanding career and income opportunities but also provides a route to eventual senior management.

Part1  Subjects:- Business Management & Administration, Economics for Business, International Business Communications, Marketing, Principles & Practice of Selling

Part2   Subjects:- Advertising, Marketing Management, Public Relations, Quantitative Methods for Managers, Sales & Sales Management

Tourism & Business Studies (ICM)

The international growth in tourism, together with the matching growth in the volume of business travel has made Travel & Tourism the fastest growing industry in the world. The ICM programmes in Tourism & Business Studies have been designed to provide participants with an understanding of the global structure of the industry and its component parts, and the business skills which are necessary for sustainable tourism development. In order to enhance employment prospects the programmes incorporate relevant business studies subjects in order to ensure that participants understand the structure of business and business systems. The programmes meet the needs of those who wish to work for Travel Agents, Travel Shops, Tour Operators, Tourism Authorities, Tourist Information Centres, Car Hire Operators, Hotel Groups and other tourism related commercial operations.

Subjects:- Characteristics of World Destinations, Fundamentals of the Hotel & Catering Industry, Numeracy & Statistics, Retail Travel Operations, Structure of Travel & Tourism

Subjects:- Accounting, Business Management & Administration, Management of Travel & Tourism Operations, Tour Operations, Tourism Marketing & Promotion

Purchasing & Supply Management (ICM)

Manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, producers and all those involved in the purchase, storage and distribution of goods, stock and raw materials need to ensure that stocks and materials are effectively controlled and managed. Poor stock control and bad purchasing decisions can lead to the financial collapse of an organisation whilst good stock control and procurement can enhance profitability and ensure long term growth. This comprehensive business studies programme is designed for those who will eventually seek management positions within the Purchasing & Supply field.

Part1 Subjects:- Economics for Business, International Business Communications, Management Theory & Practice, Office Procedures & Administration, Purchasing Management

Part2 Subjects:- Accounting, Business Law, Business Management & Administration, Quantitative Methods for Managers, Stores Management & Stock Control

Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations (ICM)

There are excellent career opportunities, in both the public and private sectors, for those with good creative, analytical and inter-personal skills who can demonstrate their ability to develop, communicate and implement ideas and concepts. This programme has been designed for those with an interest in communications who seek a recognised qualification to enhance future employment prospects and career progression.
Subjects:- International Business Communications,    Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Buyer Behaviour & Consumerism