ICM Awards and Professional Qualifications

In its capacity as a course developer and an Examining and Awarding body, the Institute provides a wide range of professional and vocational awards in more than 200 Business and Management subjects and areas. ICM programmes are designed to address the wide variety of personal development and training needs of those wishing to enter the commercial sector, and to support the continued development and workplace flexibility of those already in employment.

In addition to providing Business and Management Awards and qualifications, the Institute also develops specialist courses for those involved in the fields of social care, health care and community development.

Over a thirty year period, ICM programmes and Awards have achieved international recognition.

Tuition leading to the Institute’s examinations is provided by teaching institutions in Europe, North, East, West and sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, ACP countries, the Levant, the Balkans, Central and South East Asia, the Far East, Australasia, Eastern Europe and more than forty other countries around the world.

As well as providing a comprehensive knowledge of each of the major business functions, the structure of ICM programmes ensures that students have the widest possible range of career, employment and higher education options open to them on successful completion of their studies.

The Institute is a fully accredited UK Awarding body.

Course Structure

The Certificate in Travel & Tourism - Part 1

1. Characteristics of World Destinations
2. Fundamentals of the Hotel & Catering Industry
3. Numeracy & Statistics
4. Retail Travel Operations
5. Structure of Travel & Tourism

(The ICM Certificate in Travel & Tourism is awarded on completion of all Part 1 subjects)

The Diploma in Tourism & Business Studies - Part 2

1. Accounting
2. Business Management & Administration
3. Management of Travel & Tourism Operations
4. Tour Operations
5. Tourism Marketing & Promotion

(The ICM Diploma in Tourism & Business Studies is awarded on completion of all Part 1 & 2 subjects)

The Advanced Diploma in Tourism & Business Studies - Subjects

1. Economics for Business
2. Hospitality Management
3. Management Theory & Practice
4. Tourism & the Environment
5. Travel & Tourism Development

(The ICM Advanced Diploma in Tourism & Business Studies is awarded on completion of all Part 1, 2 & 3 subjects)

Student Registration, Exemptions & Entry Requirements

Certificate in Travel & Tourism
The minimum age for registration for this programme is 16.

1. Three GCSEs/GCEs at grades A, B or C (or equivalents)
2. Two ICM Single Subject passes at grades C or above

Applicants over the age of 17 who do not hold the required entrance qualification may also register for the programme providing they have had a minimum of one year’s work experience and can provide a reference from their employer.

Diploma in Tourism & Business Studies
The minimum age for registration for this programme is 17.

1. Five GCSEs/GCEs at grades A, B or C (or equivalents)
2. Four ICM Single Subject passes at grade C or above
3. The ICM Certificate in Travel & Tourism

Applicants over the age of 21 who do not meet the entry requirements may also register for the diploma level providing they have had a minimum of two years practical work experience in a tourism or hospitality related environment.

The Advanced Diploma in Tourism & Business Studies
The minimum age for registration for this programme is 18. Registration for the Advanced Diploma is restricted to those who have completed the ICM Certificate and/or Diploma programmes in Tourism.

Prospective students who hold recognised alternative qualifications in Tourism or Hospitality studies will be considered on their merits.

Subject and Level Exemptions
Students holding relevant recognised qualifications from other professional bodies may apply for exemptions on a subject-for-subject basis.

Recommended Course Duration
It is recommended that these courses are delivered over a suitable period of time to give learners the best opportunity for success. A standard delivery structure would involve six units per academic year, although 5-8 units per year are acceptable depending on the weekly timetable used. Thus, the full Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma programme would normally take two and a half years full-time to complete.

Examinations
Externally set and marked by the Institute. Examinations are held in March, June, September and December each year. Candidates must be registered and paid-up Student Members of the Institute at the time they undertake the examinations.

Examination Grades

Examination Closing Dates
Candidates entering for examinations must ensure that their completed examination entry forms and fees reach the Institute at least eight weeks before the date of the examinations. Examination timetables indicate the closing date for receipt of entries for each sitting.

Examination Results
These are normally distributed twelve weeks after each examination date.

Study Methods
Your Teaching Centre has been provided with a detailed syllabus and reading list for each subject area. Each subject syllabus clearly defines the areas that you will be required to cover for each subject and your examination questions will be based on the areas and topics detailed for each subject. It is important to ensure that you obtain a copy of each subject syllabus from your Teaching Centre.

Each subject syllabus is linked to one main textbook and the examiners base their questions on the contents of the nominated text. The subject syllabuses also give details of ‘Alternative Texts’ and texts recommended for further reading. Where possible you should read one or more of the ‘Alternative Texts’ in order to broaden your knowledge of the subject area.

Continuing Education
The Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications are accepted as entry requirements (subject to examination grades obtained) for entry on to relevant HNC/D and degree programmes.

Certification
On successful completion of the relevant examination levels students are awarded the ICM Certificate in Travel & Tourism, the ICM Diploma in Tourism & Business Studies or the ICM Advanced Diploma in Tourism & Business Studies.