Postgraduate programmes (Level 7)
ICM’s Level 7 diplomas are designed at Master’s depth: strategic analysis, evidence-based decision-making, and leadership behaviours. Complete the diploma with ICM, then apply to a partner university for dissertation, integrated project, or MBA completion stage — partner tuition is separate.
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Who this is for
- Managers moving into general management or cross-functional leadership
- Specialists (finance, HR, operations, marketing) needing strategic altitude
- Entrepreneurs formalising frameworks for scale, governance, and funding conversations
- Graduates without a traditional bachelor’s may be considered via experience route — see admissions
Indicative curriculum themes
| Theme | What you will evidence |
|---|---|
| Strategy & environment | PESTLE/ Five Forces style analysis tied to decisions |
| Financial insight | Interpret statements, budgets, and investment cases |
| Leading people & change | Plans that account for culture, ethics, and resistance |
| Marketing & customers | Segmentation, proposition, metrics, and experiments |
| Operations & quality | Process improvement, risk, and supplier governance |
| Research & consultancy skills | Methods, sampling, and professional reporting |
Optional immersive modules
In-person intensives (£1,500 per module) add workshops, guest practitioners, and networking. Scholarships may offset part of the cost — see scholarships page.
Assessment philosophy
Authentic management artefacts (board memos, consulting decks, project charters) where possible; word counts and grading criteria published at week one of each unit.
After the diploma
- Request transcript and award verification for partner admissions.
- Attend progression briefing; shortlist partner universities and deadlines.
- Prepare dissertation proposal or applied project brief with partner supervisor (once admitted).
Faculty introduction (video)
Embed hosted video URL (how we teach strategy, examples of student work, academic integrity).