The Business Studies programme provides a thorough grounding in all of the major business functions, which can be applied in any branch of business. The course is invaluable for both school leavers and more mature students. ICM qualifications in Business Studies will provide a wealth of knowledge and will help open many doors.

Course Contents:

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

ICM Certificate in Business Studies is awarded upon completion of all 4 subjects listed above

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications are required but applicants should demonstrate their competence in English at upper-intermediate - advanced levels (equiv. to levels B2/C1 of CEFR). It is best to have an IELTS certificate of band 6.0 or above. You may have other equivalent qualifications to prove your proficiency of English language. If you studied in English, i.e. completed a course where English was a teaching medium, this is often a sufficient proof of your English language skills. You need to have a letter confirming that the medium of instruction was English and send this letter to us.

You need to be 18 or over.

Course Duration

Full Time; 6 Months
Part-time available for non-visa students

• Accounting
• Economics for Business
• Business Law
• Organisational Behaviour

Entry Requirements

You need to have one of the following to qualify for entry to Part 2, Diploma in Business Studies:

1. The ICM Certificate in Business Studies
2. The ICM Business Studies Group Certificate
3. The ICM Certificate in Commercial Studies
4. One GCE A-level plus Three GCSEs (or equivalents)
5. Five GCSEs at grades A, B or C (or equivalents)
6. A suitable BTEC National Award
7. Any qualification equivalent to one of the above.

Applicants over the age of 19 who do not hold one of the recommended entry qualifications may also register for the programme providing they have been in full-time employment for a minimum of two years.

Course Duration

Part 1 & part 2 - 12 Months; Full Time


Part-time available for non-visa students

• Strategic Management
• Marketing Management
• Human Resources Management
• Customer Service

Entry Requirements
The minimum age for registration for this programme is 18.

1. The ICM Diploma in Business Studies (or an equivalent level business studies qualification)
2. A suitable BTEC National Award
Any business studies qualification equivalent to one of the above

Course Duration

Full Time; 12-18 Months