Programmes

These Professional qualifying examinations are designed to reflect the best professional management practice and are constantly updated to meet the latest requirements of Industrial, Commercial, Service and Public organisations.

Each level comprises a study programme of minimum duration of one year. Students may elect to study by distance learning or with one of a number of selected colleges.

An aspiring or established manager completing the IMA qualifying examinations has a recognisable portfolio of skills and knowledge at the leading edge of best management practice. In addition, those successfully undertaking all four levels, completing a qualifying project and an Internship can gain the designation as a Certified International Management Manager (CIMM).

Completion of IMA qualifying examinations and subsequent membership status are designed to create a pathway to the best and the most rewarding professional management careers.

First Level – A Foundation Programme:

This level is intended for those on the first step of a Professional Management career. It provides

• A basic framework for the understanding of the practical skills required by any aspiring manager working at a supervisory level;
• The basic knowledge and skills required for effective management;
• A programme of practically based study undertaken at selected Colleges, or during employment which includes carefully supervised projects and assignments over a period of one year; and
  

Entry Qualifications to this programme are A- Level GCSE or equivalent

Second Level – An Intermediate Programme:

This level is designed to provide:

• A deeper understanding of the key issues addressed for effective management; (building on the knowledge and skills gained from the foundation level programme)
• A study programme designed to enable participants to develop and apply analytical techniques for the solution of practical management problems;
• Carefully supervised projects and assignments; and
• A programme of practically based study undertaken at selected Colleges, or during employment, over a minimum period of one year;
  

Entry Qualifications to this programme are completion of the IMA Foundation qualifying examination, or a recognised Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent.

Third Level – Professional Part I

This level is designed to provide:

• The tools and techniques to be able to tackle complex and challenging management and business problems;
• A programme of practically based study undertaken at selected Colleges or during employment over a minimum period of one year;
• Carefully supervised assignments, case studies and projects; and

Entry Qualifications to this programme are completion of the IMA Intermediate qualifying examination, or a recognised Degree or equivalent.

Fourth Level - Professional Part 2

This programme is designed to include:

An extension of the studies undertaken for Professional Part 1, but in greater depth

• A consideration of the mechanisms and strategies to achieve desired management goals and objectives
• A practical understanding of corporate management policy and the management of change as related to the route undertaken (that is General Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Tourism)
• A carefully supervised major project in an area of activity relevant to the participant's chosen employment; and

Entry Qualifications to this programme are the completion of the IMA Professional Part 1 qualifying examinations or a recognised Master's Degree or equivalent.

Exemptions may be considered from individuals with significant work experience at senior executive level

No exemptions will be granted from the Case Studies examination of the Professional Part 2 qualifying examinations