Maritime Management - Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Diploma
Covering all the major business studies areas and topics, the ICM Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Diploma programmes have, over a fifteen year period, achieved international recognition and are currently undertaken by students in over 40 countries.
In addition to providing a comprehensive knowledge of each of the major business 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.
Course Structure
The Diploma in Maritime Management - Part 1
1. The Business of Shipping
2. Maritime Operations
3. International Trade and Transport
4. Maritime Economics
The Advanced Diploma in Maritime Management - Part 2
5. Maritime Law
6. Marine Insurance
7. Maritime Security and Safety Management
8. Marketing Planning and Decision Making
The Graduate Diploma in Maritime Management - Part 3
9. Finance of International Trade
10. Shipbroking and Chartering Practices
11. Port Operations and Management
12. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Programme Objectives
To provide prospective 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
Entry Requirements
Students holding relevant recognised qualifications from other institutions or professional examining bodies may apply for exemptions on a subject-for-subject basis.
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 Diploma programme:
* One GCE A-level plus Three GCSEs (or equivalents)
* A relevant ICM Certificate award
* Any qualification equivalent to one or more of the above.
The minimum age for registration for this programme is 18.
Applicants over the age of 20 who do not hold one of the recommended entrance qualifications may also register for the programme providing they have been in full-time employment for a minimum of two years.
Advanced Diploma in Maritime Management
The minimum age for registration for this programme is 19.
* The ICM Diploma in Maritime Management
* A suitable BTEC National Award
* Any Shipping/Maritime qualification equivalent to one of the above.
Graduate Diploma in Maritime Management
The minimum age for registration for this programme is 20.
* The ICM Advanced Diploma in Maritime Management
* A suitable BTEC Higher National Diploma
* Any Shipping/Maritime qualification equivalent to one of the above.
