The goal of this course is to provide a solid background with practical application of important concepts applicable to entrepreneurial environment. In addition to creative aspects, key business areas of finance, accounting, marketing, and management will be addressed from an entrepreneurial perspective. The course relies on classroom discussion, participation, guest speakers, case analysis, the creation of a feasibility plan, and building a business plan to develop a comprehensive strategy for launching and managing a business. Students will need to draw upon their business education and experience, and apply it to the task of launching a new venture. Students are expected to interact with the business community, advisors, be able to work effectively in teams, and be active participants in classroom discussions and exercises.

This course will enable the learner to achieve the following skills and knowledge:

· To possess a well-grounded understanding of essential entrepreneurial business principles.
· To develop an understanding of important business issues as they relate to new ventures.
· To identify, appreciate, and assess the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of an entrepreneur.
· To study and observe entrepreneurial settings and entrepreneurial role models through exposure to actual business settings and experiences.
· To have an expanded awareness of the resources available for creating a business plan.
· To establish a level of confidence in creating a business plan as a tool to assess, create, and communicate a business concept.

Subjects: (All six subjects are required to be completed to attain final qualification)

1. Human Resource Management
2. Business Administration
3. Finance Management
4. Marketing Management
5. Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
6. Advanced Entrepreneurship

Students holding relevant recognized 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:

The minimum age for registration for this programme is 21. Students should have successfully completed one or more of the following:

1. The ICM Graduate Diploma in Management Studies
2. A relevant Honours degree level qualification in a related subject
3. Any qualification equivalent to one of the above

Assessment
Student progress is monitored by continuous assessment. A variety of assessment methods will be used, for example, assignments, business style reports, case studies, logbooks, observations, oral presentations, personal audits, portfolios, role-play and projects. Students are graded at either Distinction, Merit, Pass or Fail

Length of Course
The program is designed to allow the student to complete it 7 months- i.e. 2 semesters (3 days a week) of classroom study. The student can complete the program at a pace decided between themselves and the student counselor. It is recommended to complete the program in a maximum of 15 months.

Certification
On successfully completing the program, students are awarded the PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management issued by the Institute of Commercial Management, UK . Incase the students fail to complete the entire diploma they can claim certificates for each individual module completed and passed from ICM at an extra charge.

Status of Qualification
Advanced vocational qualification which may provide exemption or entry to other post-graduate courses - subject to age, and possibly, relevant experience.

Fee
AED 18,800/- for the entire program inclusive of Registration, books, course materials, assessment, evaluations and the final Diploma.

How to Apply
Centre for Executive Education
F12-14, Block # 6 Knowledge Village
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971-4 390-0990 Fax: +9714 366-4684
Email: info@cee.ac.ae

Institute of Commercial Management (ICM), UK

The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) has provided support and guidance for lifelong learning in 120 countries over the past 30 years.  The ICM offers awards at Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma levels in a wide range of subject areas. ICM is recognized by the UK government’s accreditation organisation QCA/Ofqual, as an awarding  body that can offer programmes up to doctorate level. Delivery of ICM courses currently takes place in over 600 teaching centres around the world and this provides an extensive global network in which to deliver excellent vocationally-focused programmes.

ICM is committed to providing high quality global education, training and consulting services which raise performance standards for business, encourage lifelong learning and provide professional status for individuals.Working in close partnership with commerce, government, education providers, international development agencies and its own professional membership, ICM has built an enviable reputation for excellence based on global standards and integrity. 

ICM is known for the design and development of progressive, practical and multi-functional programmes of study for use by universities, business schools, colleges and other education and training providers and is acknowledged as a specialist in this field.

Growth of ICM programmes has been entirely organic in the truest sense and has been achieved through product quality, consistency and tenacity in even the most challenging markets.