ICM Graduate Diploma in Maritime Management | Institute of Business and Management IBAM London

Summary

In addition to providing a comprehensive knowledge of each of the major business and maritime 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
ICM Graduate Diploma equates to level 3 of a degree. Allows direct entry into an appropriate postgraduate (Masters Degree) programme.
Duration: Six months
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 Advanced Diploma programme:
- The ICM Advanced Diploma in Maritime Management
- A suitable BTEC National Award
- Any Shipping/Maritime qualification equivalent to one of the above.
- The minimum age for registration for this programme is 20
Exemptions: Students holding relevant recognised qualifications from other professional bodies may apply for exemptions on a subject-for-subject basis. Documentary evidence is required before any decision can be made.
Fees: To be announced

Program Structure The Graduate Diploma is designed to provide Maritime Management students with a body of Knowledge which will:

Increase and broaden their employment opportunities within the Maritime industries worldwide
Provide them with a clear understanding of all economic, legal, technical and managerial parameters which apply in the shipping industry
Enable them to integrate their knowledge gained on the course in analysing and suggesting solutions to shipping management problems
Provide them with a recognised and respected qualification which will enable them to apply to higher programmes of study or to seek senior managerial positions.

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Advantages

Students at this level study highly developed and complex levels of knowledge enabling the development of in-depth and original responses to complicated and unpredictable problems and situations.
Learning at the Graduate Diploma level involves the demonstration of high level specialist professional knowledge and is appropriate for senior professionals and managers. Indicative competencies involve the application of a range of fundamental principles across a wide and often unpredictable variety of contexts as well as the ability to perform technical or professional work activities in a variety of contexts with a substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy.
A qualification at this level is appropriate for people working as knowledge-based professionals or in professional management positions. This qualification is equivalent to a Bachelors degree level, and progression is available from the ICM Graduate Diploma in to postgraduate programmes such as Masters degrees.