Course Overview
The ICM Post Graduate Diploma in Management is the next step for any level 8 Higher Diploma or BA/BSc student. This course offers you a higher level qualification in applied management and allows you to effectively by-pass a Masters degree. Ideal for aspiring middle and senior managers who wish to learn the most effective approaches to lead organisations into the future.
Course Aims
The post grad level 9 Management course is divided into 6 key module areas, each unique and highly important in developing and forming you into a competent manager. During the course, you will be exposed to Financial Decision Making, which involves evaluating financial statements and financial issues facing organisations. The management of change module, will help you analyse the strategic performance of organisations, and consider a range of approaches to addressing rapid change. The daily management of operations is examined, and you will learn to appraise operational management decisions and put forward alternative solutions for improvement. You will learn to manage people more effectively, by examining the ‘Micro’ individual approach and ‘Macro’ or big-picture approach influencing organisations.
The success of any organisation, depends on your ability to reflect on internal and external communication, and you will be exposed to diverse strategic marketing techniques. Finally, contemporary strategic management will bring your learning together, and develop your ability to analyse and prioritise problems and manage resources effectively depending on the level of change facing the organisation.
In addition to providing a comprehensive knowledge of each of the major management areas , the structure of the course ensures that you acquire practical skills through the completion of 4 major (4,000word) assignments instead of exams. Only two exams will be required to be completed.
Award: Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies level 9
Award Body: Institute of Commercial Management
The cost of the course is 2,250 Euro and exam fees are 300 euro extra. Total cost is 2,550 euro. The fee is payable in advance of course commencement. Please note places are limited and online booking must be submitted by the deadline date
How do I Book?
- Simply complete the online booking form
- Pay a 300euro deposit online via Visa or Laser card.
- Your place on the course is 100% confirmed within 48 hours of receipt of online booking/payment.
- All course fees are payable in advance and the balance of payment is required before or on start date of course.
- Cash, Cheques, Bank transfer is also accepted as alternative means of payment, in which case you must inform CMI admissions in advance.
- Online Bookings and payments are subject to CMI Terms & Conditions
- CMI courses are held off Dame St, Dublin 2 in Dublin city centre.
- For Booking Enquiries email info@cmi-ireland.com or T: 01 492 7070
- Instalment plans: Instalment plans are offered for unemployed and part-time workers to be agreed with admissions prior to course commencement A. Pay 300 deposit B. 50% of fee by start date of course. C. Balance of fee within 8 weeks.
- Sponsorship: Students must still pay a deposit of 300euro to secure their place irrespective of whether they are being sponsored by an employer or other body. Once payment is received in full for the course by this sponsor, the student will receive a 300euro deposit refund.
- Cheque, bank drafts to be posted to: CMI Accounts & Admissions Office: Unit14A, Cashel Business Centre, Cashel rd, Dublin 12
The course starts Weds 9 February, 18.30-21.30, 30 wks, Endw Dec 2012.
3 x 10 weeks terms: Feb - April ; May - July; Oct- Dec 2012
Exams: May 2012, December 2012 Projects: April 2012, May & July 2012, Dec 2012.
John Hoey M.S.c CIPD: Strategic Management & Business lecturer
John Hoey (M.S.c. CIPD) lectures with CMI in Business and Management and has over 20 years industry experience in financial , manufacturing and retail sectors. John specialises in knowledge management, employee development and business change and is currently Knowledge Manager for a leading Technology company in Dublin. John also speaks at seminars on the topic of Knowledge Management. He holds a Masters in Strategy from University of Strathchlyde
John Kilcoyne B.A., ACA, AITI, ADIFRS
John is a chartered accountant and chartered tax consultant. He has over 13 years experience across the finance function in both the not-for-profit and commercial sectors. His experience covers key business aspects such as; financial management, financial reporting, tax compliance, treasury management, management accounting and auditing. In addition, John successfully completed an advanced diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards in 2008 to copper fasten both his domestic and international accounting expertise. He has the ability to explain complex financial topics in an understandable way using practical examples, thus optimising the student’s learning experience. As well as lecturing on CMI programmes, John also lecturers at postgraduate level on a part-time basis at Dublin City University.
Fiona Whelan BA, MMI
Currently lectures for CMI, and has over 20 years experience in Marketing, planning and strategy. She runs her own marketing consultancy, Blue Shoes Marketing.
Eligibility
The minimum age for registration for this programme is 21. Students should have successfully completed one or more of the following:
- The ICM Graduate Diploma in Management Studies
- A relevant Honours degree level qualification in a related subject
- Any qualification equivalent to one of the above.
What is the progression options?
Progression: Successful graduates will hold the title PG.Dip.Mgmt after their name. Graduates can pursue a Level 10 Doctorate in Management upon completion or Master’s degree.
'fantastic course in management and better alternative to an academic Masters as it is highly applied' James Summerville
'a must for anyone involved in international trade. I work in food export sector and it challenges your ideas and allowa you to develop new sales and marketing strategies. Practical projects are useful' Peter Doyle