This is the highest level qualification offered by ICM at the moment.

Students at this level study should display a mastery of high level knowledge and skills and have professional and research-based skills.

This qualification is equivalent to two thirds of a Masters degree (MBA or MA) and advanced standing can be given onto a range of Masters degrees. For a complete list of progression routes please refer to the website at www.icm.ac.uk

The Postgraduate Diploma in Management qualification will enable up to 120 credits to be used as exemptions on appropriate Masters courses. Thus students with the ICM Postgraduate Diploma in Management may only be required to take the final 60 credits in order to complete a full Masters degree programme.

On successful completion of all the examinations, students are awarded the ICM Postgraduate Diploma in Management.

Course Duration

12 Months full-time

Level:

NVQ level 7

Entry requirements:

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 Postgraduate Diploma programme:

The minimum age for registration for this programme is 21. Students should have successfully completed one or more of the following:

1. The ICM Graduate Diploma in Management Studies
2. A relevant Honours degree level qualification in a related subject
3. Any qualification equivalent to one of the above.

Exemptions:

Students holding relevant recognised qualifications from other institutions or professional examining bodies may apply for exemptions on a subject-for-subject basis.