UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Prospectus All programmes in this prospectus are offered by The Cyprus Institute of Marketing Ltd., a company registered in the British Virgin Islands (Reg. No. 231384), and are available only to students studying outside of the Republic of Cyprus.
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2 Table of Contents
Welcome & Recognition 4 Testimonials 5 Study Mode 8
Programmes 1. Foundation Certifi cate (for entry into DMM) 10 2. Business English 12 3. Marketing Management (DMM) 14 4. Marketing Science 16 5. Business Administration 18 6. Shipping Management 20 7. Tourism Management 22 8. Financial & Computer Management 24 9. Banking Management 26 10. Insurance Management 28 11. European Studies 30 12. Human Resource Management 32 13. Fashion Design & Business 34 14. Business Law 36 15. Business Psychology 38 16. Logistics 40 17. Interior Design & Management 42 18. Finance 44 19. Accounting & Finance 46 20. Digital Marketing 48
Entry Requirements 50
Further Course Information 51
3 Welcome & Recognition
The demand for professionals with advanced At the back of this prospectus, you can fi nd a qualifi cations has never been higher. list of some of our international partners. Obtaining a degree from The Cyprus We are registered and licensed as a company Institute of Marketing (BVI) will make you in the British Virgin Islands and have been more employable, more marketable, and offering our own Diplomas, Advanced more empowered. It will give you access to Diplomas, Bachelors, Masters, and PhD resources and the chance to become an agent programmes for decades. of change for others. And it will provide you Our qualifi cations have come to be recognised with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary as of the highest calibre and quality, with our to fulfi l your potential and achieve your alumni exceling across many diverse fi elds. ambitions. Our highest recognition is from the industry All of our programmes have been designed itself, and the many senior executives who by accomplished academics and experienced trust in our graduates and whose testimonials professionals who know the value of blending you can read down below. theory with practice so as to prepare graduates for the real world. Flexibility is a key We believe that we can make a signifi cant ingredient to our courses, too. They have been contribution towards your efforts in acquiring designed to accommodate your individual the business training you need to secure the circumstances by permitting self-pacing. future you want. We invite you to join our global community of driven, dedicated, and The Cyprus Institute of Marketing (BVI) is determined individuals who recognise the recognised as a truly global player in business value of continuous education. education. We offer programmes of the highest academic standing that are recognised by the international business sector and EU and US Universities.
4 Testimonials
We wouldn’t be where we are without the trust and support of our alumni (both the Distance- Learning students and those who have pursued a CIM (BVI) Our current and former students are course at one of our Tuition perhaps the most suitable to speak for Centres globally) - a total of over our success. 10,000! Some of their comments follow:
The Institute is extremely well organised, providing easy access to excellent resources. Their educational programmes are upfront and effective. They have a team of skilful academics who are most willing to impart their knowledge, professionalism and expertise. Thanks to CIM (BVI), I am more capable with my current profession as Head of Sales and Marketing. I have a wider perception with regards to issues related to International Marketing. CIM (BVI) has helped me to hone my marketing skills and business competence.
Mireille Akl CIS Student Having completed my studies at CIM Uganda, 2012-13 (BVI), my experience has been absolutely wonderful. It seems just like yesterday that I enrolled for my studies. Today, a few years after my enrolment and The programmes at CIM (BVI) subsequent completion of my course, I provide practical knowledge and can testify to the fact that this university skills that translate directly to really subscribes to global development the workplace. I could take what and economic growth by training and I had learned in class the night developing students’ capabilities. When before and apply it at work the I fi rst enrolled, my heart was fi lled with next morning. I have benefi ted so much fear of the unknown which was greatly from the MBA in Logistics, generated from past experiences with which has made me so much more other institutions. I once enrolled with effective in my job. The CIM (BVI) other schools and the support system was MBA was an investment that has non-existent. However, at CIM (BVI) the paid off. It has broadened my vision student support system is a priority and and has helped me to look at things that’s the key to their students’ success from a fresh perspective. Since -- you are constantly engaging with the graduating, I have been promoted school. The programmes are designed to the position of Personal Assistant with the global economic and business to the United Nations Operation arena at heart and are very practically- Unit, led by the International oriented, taking into consideration the Operations Manager. many challenges companies operating in the global village face today.
Martha Nangobi Tobie Aupindi Distance-Learning Student Distance-Learning Student Uganda, 2008-11 and 2012-16, Namibia, 2006-09
5 Testimonials
My main reason for choosing CIM (BVI) Having a background in Information out of the lot is the global recognition, Technology and serving in Public Policy accreditation and the world-class standing formulation and implementation, the and nature of CIM (BVI) programmes. As blending of the MBA programme provided an MBA Tourism Management student, the missing link that I needed to spur I really admired and appreciated the critical and strategic thinking. CIM (BVI) effective and effi cient way the Institute has has built a reputation in providing globally- been coordinating the Distance-Learning recognised knowledge. scheme. I received all course materials and books on time, the examinations were on schedule and were conducted hitch free and exam results arrived on time, too. Ambrose Ruyooka In addition to these, I also admired the CIS Student, Uganda, 2008-11 Student Intranet Platform, which enables students to access online material and resources and provides everything on the spot. That is really amazing. In my candid opinion, CIM (BVI) is a cutting-edge global Institution. I would not hesitate to recommend CIM (BVI) to any prospective student wanting to build a strong and successful career in the future. I am already making progress in my career as a result of studying with CIM (BVI).
Bafoday Keita Distance-Learning Student, UK, 2015
And these are some of their success stories...
I am very pleased to inform you that I I would like to share my joy and happiness have been assigned duties of Director and let you know that the University of for primary schools in the Ministry of Oxford has confi rmed my application and Education in Mauritius. In 2006, I was offered me a place for studies. promoted from Head Master to School I believe this has gone through without Inspector. After 3 years, I was promoted diffi culties because of my ability to to Senior school Inspector and then to persuade the University to accept me Principal School Inspector. with a qualifi cation I had already obtained Today, I am occupying the highest post from your esteemed Institute. I will remain in the Primary school Inspectorate. I am indebted to CIM (BVI) for opening me grateful to everyone at CIM (BVI), for it is the doors to one of the world’s most thanks to my CIM (BVI) degree that I have prestigious Universities. been able to get these promotions.
Emanuel Aru Deyvindrah Sanasy Distance-Learning Student, Germany, Distance-Learning Student, Mauritius, 1995-96 2006-09 & 2016-17
6 Testimonials
I hope and pray that this communication I have no words to express my joy fi nds you in good health. I am and happiness on my graduation communicating to inform you that the day. How sweet it is to see the Bachelor Degree in Business Administration fi nal day where one harvests his I obtained from CIM (BVI) has enabled successful result of paid sacrifi ces. me to get a job as lecturer at Nkokonjeru I am honoured to have done it Institute of Management. When I joined this through your continued guidance Institute, I was introduced to management and personal assistance. I will remain and the mode of study at CIM (BVI) indebted to CIM (BVI). Thanks to enabled me to be named the co-ordinator CIM (BVI) I have become Area of Graduate Studies at the college. Thank Manager at Ethiopian Airlines. Thank you for everything. you so much.
Bujjasi Bbaale Muharman Mengistu Adelahu Makerere University, Uganda, 2005-06 Distance-Learning Student, Uganda, 2004-05
Shortly after completing my MBA in PR & Advertising, I was appointed Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Product Development at ECOBANK. Studying with CIM (BVI) provided me with in-depth knowledge and practical skills. The support through the internet and local library at the Centre (CIS) was immense.
PrimeRose Kobusingye CIS Student, Uganda, 2012-13
7 Study Mode
Distance-Learning Education How it works Once enrolled, you will be supplied with a set The primary mode of studying at The of lecture notes, books, lists of assignments Cyprus Institute of Marketing (BVI) is via and you will be given access to our online Distance Learning. platform. We are pioneers and world-leaders You will be allocated a personal tutor who in Distance-Learning education, with will monitor your studies. Contact can be over two decades experience of made with the tutor - through telephone, delivering high-quality degrees through skype or e-mail. Regular contact between the correspondence. As part of a European- student and tutor is encouraged but is at the wide network of institutions specialising discretion of the student how and when to in Distance-Learning business degrees, contact his/her supervisor. we are an active member of the European Distance Education Network You will also be given the name and contact (EDEN), the European Association details of a dedicated administrative member for International Education (EAIE), who will be your point of contact when you the International Society for Business have practical questions about your course. Education (ISBE), and the European At CIM (BVI), we promise to deliver the Association for Distance Learning smoothest student experience. You will only (EADL). have to worry about your studies. While we follow a traditional study- at-home model, whereby we send you physical books and notes, CIM (BVI) is 3 years, 3 certifi cates keeping up with changes in technology One of our distinguishing feature is that at the and implementing new features into end of each year of our three-year Bachelor our Distance-Learning study mode. programmes we award separate certifi cates. Our custom-built intranet platform will This ensures that even if you start a degree not only keep you informed about the and opt out a year in, you will still have left programme you are pursuing and alert with a certifi cate in your hand. you to key deadlines and exams; it also On successful completion of Year 1, you will be includes various learning resources and awarded a Diploma. databases of hundreds of journals, to which we are continuously adding. On successful completion of Year 2, you will be awarded an Advanced Diploma. Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, you will be awarded a Bachelor degree. Did you know?
Studying Distance Learning means that you can study with us anywhere in the world (all exams will be held at a centre near you) and start your course at any time in the year.
8 Assessment We have a presence in numerous countries in the world and are constantly All of our Distance-Learning courses involve on the lookout for new centres. We closed-book, written examinations, which currently have Approved Tuition you will take at an examination centre near Centres in: you. This will be at an Approved Examination Centre. It may be at one of our partner - Austria institutions, a CIM (BVI) Local Tuition Centre, - Botswana or a British Council near you. - Cameroon You can choose when to take your exams: either in June or in January of each year. - Ghana Examinations will be set, marked, and - Hong Kong monitored by specialist academics in Cyprus - India but will be conducted locally at the country of your residence. - Ireland - Kenya Study at an Approved Tuition - Malawi Centre - Malaysia Apart from the method of Distance-Learning - Mauritius study, whereby you correspond directly with - Namibia us, we operate globally through a network of Local Tuition Centres. - Nigeria These Tuition Centres are provided with - Pakistan teaching material by us, and they in turn - Rwanda undertake the delivery of the syllabus - always in strict accordance to guidelines issued by us. - Russia The exams are set and marked in Cyprus to - South Africa maintain uniformity in academic standards. - Sri Lanka - Tanzania - UAE - Uganda - Zambia - Zimbabwe All of our Approved Tuition Centres adhere to strict guidelines, regulations, and quality policies issued by CIM (BVI).
9 FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE
CERTIFICATE, 1 YEAR
10 Foundation Certifi cate Certifi cate, 1 year
The recently-introduced Cyprus Institute of Core Modules Marketing (BVI) Foundation Certifi cate offers 1. Basic Business English individuals who do not have formal secondary- school qualifi cations access to the CIM (BVI) 2. Elements of Marketing Diploma in Marketing Management (DMM). 3. Principles of Management It is a ‘foundation’ certifi cate in the sense that it 4. Elements of Business Studies provides a solid basis for candidates wishing to 5. Introduction to Computers pursue Management studies at an advanced level. It consists of basic subjects that will enable you to 6. Basic Accounting pursue advanced studies in Business Administration and related subjects. All of the subjects included offer a solid basis for learners, enabling them to join Assessment the CIM (BVI) DMM programme and substituting Written exam (unseen) – 50% lack of formal secondary education. Assignments (two per module) – 50% To be eligible for entry into the Foundation Certifi cate, candidates need to be of at least 16 years of age and to have completed some years of secondary education; above all, to have the necessary maturity and commitment needed to complete this Foundation Certifi cate.
11 BUSINESS ENGLISH
DIPLOMA, 1 YEAR
12 Business English Diploma, 1 year
Our Diploma in Business English has been designed Core Modules for all those who are looking to obtain excellent 1. Business Correspondence working knowledge of spoken and written English, especially for use in the business world. 2. Business Vocabulary You will be introduced to the specifi c vocabulary 3. Offi ce English of business and offi ce practice, learn how to 4. English for Management write business letters and reports, and you will be 5. Computers & Information Systems familiarised with drafting agendas, minutes taking, and preparing of reports. 6. Marketing Management The fi rst objective is to develop fl uency in general social situations. You will then be gradually Assessment introduced to the specifi c vocabulary of business Written exam (unseen) - 100% and offi ce practice. To check understanding and gain practical experience, you will be given comprehension exercises. This one-year degree is ideal for all those seeking to quickly improve their English for usage in the business world. It can also be used as a Foundation course for progressing onto one of our Bachelor degrees.
13 MARKETING MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMA, 1 YEAR
14 Marketing Management Diploma, 1 year
In today’s dynamic business environment, and all Core Modules over the world, managers are constantly being 1. Marketing Management challenged to make the right decisions in as fast and effi cient way as possible. 2. Economics Our Diploma in Marketing Management offers a 3. Business Organisation solid introduction to the world of Marketing, a fi eld 4. Statistics in which we have been world-leaders for decades. 5. Business English This Diploma will familiarise you with all those aspects of Marketing, Management, and Business 6. Business Law Policy that form an essential part of today’s business world. Assessment We will offer you a unique combination of Written exam (unseen) - 100% knowledge and skills and imprint on you the latest marketing techniques and tools. You will become able to carry out problem analysis and provide solutions and learn from the successes and failures of others through case studies and real-life examples. This Diploma is ideal for those seeking to make a start in the world of Marketing, but also for those who have been working in and around Marketing for years but who would like an update on the latest developments in this exciting and ever-changing fi eld.
15 MARKETING SCIENCE
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
16 Marketing Science Bachelor, 3 years
At The Cyprus Institute of Marketing (BVI), we have Core Modules for each year been world-leaders in Marketing for decades. Year 1 Our BSc in Marketing Science offers a broad yet 1. Marketing Management solid and thorough introduction to the fascinating 2. Economics world of Marketing. 3. Business Organisation 4. Statistics In this general three-year course, you will be 5. Business English introduced to the fundamental principles of 6. Business Law Marketing. By the end of the course, you will have appreciated the exciting and important ways in which Marketing impacts upon an organisation and Year 2 the society more broadly. You will have become 1. Relationship Marketing ready to excel as a Marketing Manager in today’s 2. Consumer Behaviour competitive world and learn to come up with 3. Human Resource Management solutions for immediate - and successful - actions. 4. Computers & Information Systems 5. Marketing Case Studies We will offer you a unique blend of skills, allowing you to catch up on the latest marketing techniques 6. Practice of Marketing and tools, including Digital Marketing and Marketing through Social Media. Year 3 1. Marketing Communications One of our distinguishing features is that at the 2. Market Research end of each year of our three-year Bachelor 3. Public Relations & Advertising programmes we award separate certifi cates. This 4. Marketing Planning & Control ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in 5. International Marketing your hand. 6. Case Studies On successful completion of Year 1, you will be awarded the Diploma in Marketing Management. Assessment Written exam (unseen) - 100% On successful completion of Year 2, you will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Marketing Science. Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Marketing Science.
17 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
18 Business Administration Bachelor, 3 years
Our Bachelor in Business Administration is a general Core Modules for each year course which will increase and refi ne your business Year 1 acumen and your strategic management skills. 1. Marketing Management This course has been designed by professionals with vast experience in the industry, making 2. Economics sure that, by the end of the course, you will have 3. Business Organisation developed your strategic thinking and planning so as to defend market share locally and seek 4. Statistics competitive advantages in world markets. 5. Business Law Moreover, you will have acquired the skills to 6. Business English defi ne clear approaches to strategic management, learnt to understand the importance - and use - of technology in the modern business world, and Year 2 become an effective manager capable of working across different organisations and nations. 1. Financial & Management Accounting The Cyprus Institute of Marketing (BVI) BSc in 2. Consumer Behaviour Business Administration emphasises strategy 3. Human Resource Management formulation and implementation. We put particular emphasis on developing individuals’ 4. Computers & Information Systems capacity for identifi cation and analysis of: external 5. Case Study Analysis environmental factors; internal strengths and weaknesses; economic, social, political and 6. Practice of Marketing technological trends.
One of our distinguishing features is that at the Year 3 end of each year of our three-year Bachelor programmes we award separate certifi cates. This 1. Marketing Communications ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out 2. Executive Skills a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in your hand. 3. Public Relations On successful completion of Year 1, you will be 4. Marketing Planning & Control awarded the Diploma in Marketing Management. 5. International Marketing On successful completion of Year 2, you will 6. Case Studies be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Business Administration. Assessment Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Business Written exam (unseen) - 100% Administration.
19 SHIPPING MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
20 Shipping Management Bachelor, 3 years
Shipping has always been – and continues to be – Core Modules for each year critical to the development of world trade. It is also Year 1 a fi eld of business that is in today’s world thriving more than ever before. 1. Marketing Management Our BSc in Shipping Management will offer you 2. Economics a comprehensive and integrated overview of 3. Business Organisation Shipping. At the same time, it will give you the specifi c skills required by managers in the maritime 4. Statistics business. 5. Business Law During your studies for this course you will become 6. Business English familiar with the main theories and practices of international Shipping, Transport, and Trade. You will learn to describe and critically analyse Year 2 the structures and institutions of managing and organising sea transport. And you will develop 1. Introduction to Shipping critical analytical skills and learn how to apply them 2. Law of Sea Transport in real life through the examination of real-life case studies. 3. Practice of Marketing Upon graduating, you will have a variety of career 4. Maritime Geography options, from working in the Import/Export 5. Marine Insurance Business to Ship Management, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Port Management, Trade and Ship 6. Computers & Information Systems Finance, and Maritime Regulation.
One of our distinguishing features is that at the Year 3 end of each year of our three-year Bachelor programmes we award separate certifi cates. This 1. Maritime Logistics ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out 2. Public Relations a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in your hand. 3. The Shipping Company On successful completion of Year 1, you will be 4. Executive Skills awarded the Diploma in Marketing Management. 5. Ship Design & Construction On successful completion of Year 2, you will be 6. International Marketing awarded the Advanced Diploma in Shipping Management. Assessment Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Shipping Written exam (unseen) - 100% Management.
21 TOURISM MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
22 Tourism Management Bachelor, 3 years
Tourism is the world’s largest service as well as one Core Modules for each year of the fastest growing economic sectors globally. It Year 1 is therefore unsurprising that Tourism is one of the world’s most important sources of employment. 1. Economics Our BSc in Tourism Management will prepare you 2. Business Organisation for a career in Tourism but also in the hospitality 3. Marketing Management industry more broadly. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of the economics of Tourism and of the 4. Statistics latest Tourism marketing trends. Moreover, you will 5. Business Law test this knowledge against real-life case studies. 6. Business English This degree is therefore ideal for either anyone seeking to start a career in Tourism or those who are already working in the broad fi eld of Tourism Year 2 and are looking to progress in their existing careers. It is a course that will provide you with a broad 1. Tourism & Leisure Management foundation and will also keep your future options 2. The Travel Business open. 3. Marketing Practice in the Hotel Catering One of our distinguishing features is that at the Industries end of each year of our three-year Bachelor programmes we award separate certifi cates. This 4. Human Resource Management ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out 5. Consumer Behaviour a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in your hand. 6. Computers & Information Systems On successful completion of Year 1, you will be awarded the Diploma in Marketing Management. Year 3 On successful completion of Year 2, you will 1. Public Relations be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management. 2. Executive Skills Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, you 3. Global Tourism Strategies will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Tourism 4. Tourism Operations Management Management. 5. Marketing Communications 6. Planning & Development of Tourism
Assessment Written exam (unseen) - 100%
23 FINANCIAL & COMPUTER MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
24 Financial & Computer Management Bachelor, 3 years
Around the world, organisations are actively Core Modules for each year seeking graduates with strong fi nancial credentials; Year 1 at the same time, the demand for individuals with strong IT skills is more widespread than ever. 1. Marketing Management Our BSc in Financial & Computer Management is 2. Statistics an innovative and unique course that will introduce 3. Business Law you to the exciting (and increasingly intertwined) worlds of Finance, Accounting, and IT. 4. Economics The primary aims of this course are to make you 5. Business English understand the concept of Finance and Accounting 6. Business Organisation and also demonstrate to you the importance of Finance and Accounting to the growth and success of any company. Through the aid of computers, Year 2 we can become more successful at dealing with Finance and Accounting. 1. Computer Fundamentals By the end of the course, you will have become 2. Financial & Management Accounting competent in working in and around the world of 3. Information Technology Information Technology. Yet you will also have been trained in Finance, so that you will both feel and be 4. Management Information Systems comfortable dealing with the fi nancial aspects of 5. Database Systems any business. 6. Human Resource Management Combining good knowledge of Finance with solid knowledge of Computer Management, our BSc in Financial & Computer Management will help you Year 3 walk into a job with all the necessary tools to take you up to the top levels of management. 1. Public Relations One of our distinguishing features is that at the 2. Executive Skills end of each year of our three-year Bachelor 3. Financial Management programmes we award separate certifi cates. This ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out 4. Software Project Management a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in 5. Financial Planning & Control your hand. 6. Database Management Systems On successful completion of Year 1, you will be awarded the Diploma in Marketing Management. Assessment On successful completion of Year 2, you will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Financial & Written exam (unseen) - 100% Computer Management. Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Financial & Computer Management.
25 BANKING MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
26 Banking Management Bachelor, 3 years
Banking has been, and will continue to be, a Core Modules for each year profession with excellent opportunities for career Year 1 progression. This BSc in Banking Management aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge 1. Marketing Management in Banking and Financial services. It will allow you 2. Economics to explore current issues and trends in modern Banking; will teach you about Banking regulations; 3. Business Organisation and it will introduce you to the global fi nancial 4. Statistics system and, more specifi cally, the role of the investor, analyst, and policy maker. 5. Business Law If you are already working in the Banking sector, 6. Business English you will fi nd that this degree will enrich your knowledge and offer you a qualifi cation that will allow you to climb up the hierarchy. If you are Year 2 outside the Banking sector, this degree offers you 1. Elements of Banking the opportunity to forge a long and thriving career in Banking. 2. Law Relating to Banking The course covers the historical background of the 3. Investment development of money and Banking and goes on 4. Human Resource Management to consider the present-day role of banks and the controls under which they operate. 5. Computers & Information Systems One of our distinguishing features is that at the 6. Financial & Management Accounting end of each year of our three-year Bachelor programmes we award separate certifi cates. This ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out Year 3 a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in 1. Practice of Banking your hand. 2. International Banking Operations On successful completion of Year 1, you will be awarded the Diploma in Marketing Management. 3. Monetary & Financial Systems On successful completion of Year 2, you will 4. Marketing of Financial Services be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Banking 5. Financial Planning & Control Management. 6. Marketing Planning & Control Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Banking Management. Assessment Written exam (unseen) - 100%
27 INSURANCE MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
28 Insurance Management Bachelor, 3 years
The Insurance industry is a multi-billion dollar Core Modules for each year industry; this is unsurprising, as every one of us and Year 1 every company needs insurance. 1 Economics This BSc in Insurance Management will equip you for a variety of careers in the broad fi eld 2. Business Law of Insurance. Obtaining a degree in Insurance 3. Statistics Management will pave the way for a promising and prosperous career. 4. Business Organisation You will study modules as varied as Economics, 5. Marketing Management Law, Public Relations, Marine Insurance, and 6. Business English Property Insurance Underwriting, and you will learn how risks are managed and fi nanced in the business world. Year 2 This degree will prepare you for a career in 1. Risk & Insurance Insurance and enable you to help individuals and businesses manage risk against major loss, 2. Contract Law & Insurance foresee risk problems, and help others understand 3. Computers & Information Systems insurance needs and policy options. 4. Principles & Practice of Management in One of our distinguishing features is that at the Insurance end of each year of our three-year Bachelor programmes we award separate certifi cates. This 5. Private Motor Insurance ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out 6. Human Resource Management a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in your hand. On successful completion of Year 1, you will be Year 3 awarded the Diploma in Marketing Management. 1. Property Insurance Underwriting On successful completion of Year 2, you will be 2. Public Relations awarded the Advanced Diploma in Insurance Management. 3. Life Assurance Practice & Administration Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, 4. Marine Insurance you will be awarded the Bachelor in Insurance 5. Executive Skills Management. 6. Marketing Planning & Control
Assessment Written exam (unseen) - 100%
29 EUROPEAN STUDIES
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
30 European Studies Bachelor, 3 years
Our BSc in European Studies will introduce you to Core Modules for each year the economic, business, social, legal and political Year 1 world of the complex organisation that is the European Union. 1. Economics While the course pays particular attention to 2. Statistics European Union countries, and blocs of countries 3. Business Law within the European Union, it also considers relations with non-member states, such as the US, 4. Marketing Management Brazil, India, Russia, and China. 5. Business Organisation This course will enable you to work in and around 6. Business English the European Union by offering you knowledge of its historical origins, economic, legal and societal aspects, and of its political institutions – knowledge Year 2 which is necessary for the understanding of the European Union as an organisation. Simultaneously, 1. European Union Law however, we will furnish you with the skills 2. Consumer Behaviour necessary to work within the Union as a business manager. 3. Financial & Management Accounting One of our distinguishing features is that at the 4. European Marketing end of each year of our three-year Bachelor 5. Computers & Information Systems programmes we award separate certifi cates. This ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out 6. European Economic History a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in your hand. Year 3 On successful completion of Year 1, you will be awarded the Diploma in Marketing Management. 1. EU Decision Mechanisms On successful completion of Year 2, you will be 2. International Marketing awarded the Advanced Diploma in European 3. European Economics & Politics Studies. 4. Executive Skills Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, you will be awarded the Bachelor in European Studies. 5. Managing Change 6. European Business Environment
Assessment Written exam (unseen) - 100%
31 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
32 Human Resource Management Bachelor, 3 years
Successful leaders see personnel as assets Core Modules for each year meriting conscientious management in tune with Year 1 the organisation’s needs, not as units that need to be controlled. The most competitive and well- 1. Marketing Management run organisations are working hard to recruit able 2. Economics individuals and to ensure that their employees remain with them. 3. Business Organisation Over the last few years, companies and executives 4. Statistics around the world have come to fully acknowledge 5. Business English the important role that managing human resources can play in the success of a business. Our BSc in 6. Business Law Human Resource Management will prepare you for a career as an HR Manager. Year 2 By the end of the course, you will have gained the knowledge, skills, and expertise to become 1. Human Resource Management an effective HR Manager and to direct human 2. Consumer Behaviour resources towards the strategic vision of your company. You will have developed the strategic 3. Computers & Information Systems skills and thinking to become an organisational 4. Occupational Safety & Health change agent and you will have prepared well on how to effectively manage day-to-day operational 5. Productivity & Total Quality Management needs. 6. Market Research As is the case with all of our management programmes, our BSc in Human Resource Management pays a strong emphasis on the basic Year 3 theories of Marketing, ensuring that you never lose 1. Strategic HRM Planning sight of the marketing side of the business. 2. Managing Employee Performance One of our distinguishing features is that at the end of each year of our three-year Bachelor 3. Ethical Issues & Employee Rights programmes we award separate certifi cates. This 4. Relationship Marketing ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in 5. Executive Skills your hand. 6. Public Relations On successful completion of Year 1, you will be awarded the Diploma in Marketing Management. Assessment On successful completion of Year 2, you will be Written exam (unseen) - 100% awarded the Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management. Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management.
33 FASHION DESIGN & BUSINESS
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
34 Fashion Design & Business Bachelor, 3 years
Perhaps on fi rst consideration the worlds of Fashion Core Modules for each year Design and Business may not appear to share much Year 1 in common. However, the more you think about it, the more it becomes obvious that to become 1. Elements of Fashion & Apparel Design a successful Fashion Designer you need good 2. Marketing Management business acumen. 3. Fashion Design & Production Illustration Our innovative and unique Bachelor in Fashion Design & Business will introduce you to the exciting 4. Distribution & Retailing world of fashion, encouraging you to be creative. 5. Business English But it will also teach you to be business-conscious. As a designer, you will have opportunities to exhibit 6. Business Organisation your talent, while, as a business student, you will learn how to set up your own manufacturing or export unit. Year 2 The course combines Fashion with Business to 1. Design Development & Style Selection produce an ideal blend for those with an eye 2. Garment Manufacturing for colour, a business sense and, above all, bold, creative vision. 3. Fashion Forecasting One of our distinguishing features is that at the 4. Textile Science & Quality Control end of each year of our three-year Bachelor 5. Consumer Behaviour programmes we award separate certifi cates. This ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out 6. Financial & Management Accounting a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in your hand. Year 3 On successful completion of Year 1, you will be awarded the Diploma in Fashion Design & Business. 1. Fashion Marketing On successful completion of Year 2, you will be 2. Styling & Visual Merchandising awarded the Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design 3. International Marketing & Business. 4. Executive Skills Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, you will be awarded the Bachelor in Fashion Design & 5. Public Relations Business. 6. Design Portfolio – Project
Assessment Written exam (unseen) - 100%
35 BUSINESS LAW
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
36 Business Law Bachelor, 3 years
Living in a highly-legalised business world means Core Modules for each year that all business leaders must have a good grasp Year 1 of the varied – and sometimes confl icting – legal contexts in which their companies operate. The CIM 1. Statistics (BVI) Bachelor in Business Law will introduce you 2. English Legal System to the theory and practice of international business regulation and allow you to operate globally as a 3. Business English Business Leader. 4. Business Law Pursuing this innovative course, designed by 5. Economics renowned business and legal specialists, will give you the knowledge and skills required to 6. Marketing Management understand Business Law. It will equip you with the necessary and essential legal expertise necessary to operate in a global legalistic environment. Year 2 At the same time, as a Law degree, the CIM (BVI) 1. European Union Law Bachelor in Business Law will foster your critical 2. Land Law & Equity and analytic skills. By the end of the course, you will be able to form reasoned arguments and 3. Law of Sea Transport communicate in legal terms effectively. You will, 4. International Law in other words, be ready for a career in industry, commerce, or legal practice. 5. Financial & Management Accounting One of our distinguishing features is that at the 6. Computers & Information Systems end of each year of our three-year Bachelor programmes we award separate certifi cates. This ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out Year 3 a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in 1. Intellectual Property Law your hand. 2. Property Law On successful completion of Year 1, you will be awarded the Diploma in Business Law. 3. Financial Planning & Control On successful completion of Year 2, you will be 4. Corporate and Business Crime awarded the Advanced Diploma in Business Law. 5. Public Relations Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, you 6. Executive Skills will be awarded the Bachelor of in Business Law.
Assessment Written exam (unseen) - 100%
37 BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
38 Business Psychology Bachelor, 3 years
Psychology plays a role in every aspect of our lives Core Modules for each year and society – including in Business. It affects the Year 1 mental health and well-being of people, plays an important part in education, in sports and leisure, in 1. Introduction to Psychology economics and consumer trends, in the resolution 2. Statistics of confl icts between people and countries, and in recruitment for businesses. If you are interested in 3. Business English people’s behaviour and are keen on using your skills 4. Business Law and knowledge for the good of others, society, and of businesses, then this course may be perfect for 5. Business Organisation you. 6. Marketing Management You will investigate the reasons why we do things, how we do them and how we relate to others as well as to the world at large. You will explore how Year 2 we perceive, think and use ideas, how we vary in 1. Social Psychology personality, and how we are infl uenced by particular environments such as work, school and family. 2. Human Resource Management After completing this course, you can have a career 3. Computers & Information Systems in all areas that have to do with human relations, 4. Research Methods for Psychologists including industry, commerce, education, health and social services and consulting. 5. Abnormal Psychology One of our distinguishing features is that at the 6. Consumer Behaviour end of each year of our three-year Bachelor programmes we award separate certifi cates. This ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out Year 3 a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in 1. Cognitive Psychology your hand. 2. Executive Skills On successful completion of Year 1, you will be awarded the Diploma in Psychology. 3. Public Relations On successful completion of Year 2, you will be 4. Work Psychology awarded the Advanced Diploma in Psychology. 5. Personality Psychology Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, 6. Project you will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Assessment Written exam (unseen) - 100%
39 LOGISTICS
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
40 Logistics Bachelor, 3 years
Logistics may not always receive the recognition Core Modules for each year it deserves, but it is being increasingly recognised Year 1 as an important business function in its own right. Both the academic and business worlds now accept 1. Economics that there is a need to adopt a more holistic view of 2. Statistics different logistical operations. 3. Management Our BSc in Logistics begins by providing an introduction to some of the basic aspects of 4. Business Law distribution and logistics and then proceeds 5. Marketing to examine the various elements that make up logistics, detailing its function in an organisation 6. Business English and emphasising its value. You will be familiarised with the diverse and Year 2 dynamic functions of Logistics and you will get to analyse the various constraints and demands 1. Introduction to Logistics & Distribution imposed upon today’s local and global business 2. Customer Service & Logistics environments. 3. Supply Chain Management By the end of the course, you will have gained expertise in all the managerial processes involved 4. Financial & Management Accounting with the procurement, movement, storage and 5. Computers & Information Systems use of resources throughout the supply chain. At the same time, you will have trained in the 6. Human Resource Management fundamentals of Management and Marketing, meaning that you will be very well-prepared for a career in supply chain management and Year 3 distribution. 1. Warehousing & Storage One of our distinguishing features is that at the 2. Operations Management end of each year of our three-year Bachelor programmes we award separate certifi cates. This 3. Freight Transport Management ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out 4. Financial Management a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in your hand. 5. Information Technology On successful completion of Year 1, you will be 6. Executive Skills awarded the Diploma in Marketing Management. On successful completion of Year 2, you will be Assessment awarded the Advanced Diploma in Logistics. Written exam (unseen) - 100% Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Logistics.
41 INTERIOR DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
42 lnterior Design & Management Bachelor, 3 years
Our innovative Bachelor in Interior Design Core Modules for each year Management takes an interdisciplinary, integrative Year 1 approach to the exciting area of Interior Design. It aims to stimulate sustainable, socially responsible 1. Introduction to Interior Design design while also furnishing you with the tools and 2. Materials & Methods skills to become an effective manager. 3. AutoCad As an Interior Design Manager, you will learn to analyse needs, formulate design concepts, develop 4. Business Organisation and present design recommendations, prepare 5. Marketing Management working drawings, collaborate with other licensed practitioners, prepare and administer contract 6. Business English documents and evaluate design solutions. Subjects cover the areas of design concepts both at Year 2 technical and theoretical levels, while subjects such as Business Organisation and Marketing ensure 1. Basic Spatial Design that as well as an Interior Designer you are also an 2. Building Construction Standards effective manager. Throughout, the course allows space for creativity. 3. Furniture and Furnishing By the end of the course, you will have learnt 4. Financial & Management Accounting to apply essential notions, principles, theories 5. Consumer Behaviour and concepts in the design process; research appropriate material and analyse the structure and 6. Computers & Information Systems content of material through written and drawn documents; and analyse and integrate information from various subject areas in a way that information Year 3 becomes a creative interaction of data within both 1. Contemporary Issues in Spatial Design written presentations and design projects. 2. Professional Practice and Portfolio One of our distinguishing features is that at the end of each year of our three-year Bachelor 3. International Marketing programmes we award separate certifi cates. This 4. Executive Skills ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in 5. Public Relations your hand. 6. Graduate Project on Interior Design On successful completion of Year 1, you will be awarded the Diploma in Interior Design & Assessment Management. Written exam (unseen) - 100% On successful completion of Year 2, you will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Interior Design & Management is awarded. Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, you will be awarded the Bachelor in Interior Design & Management.
43 FINANCE
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
44 Finance Bachelor, 3 years
Finance has never been more complex. It is now Core Modules for each year more important than ever to have an understanding Year 1 of the theory behind the practice of fi nancial decision-making, risk management and the 1. Marketing Management behaviour of fi nancial markets. 2. Statistics Our Bachelor in Finance will cultivate in you the 3. Business Law ability to think analytically and to understand the fundamentals behind fi nancial decisions. This 4. Economics knowledge is crucial for those who wish to progress 5. Business English to senior roles within fi nancial institutions. 6. Business Organisation This programme will make you understand the concept of Finance but also of Accounting, while also demonstrate to you the importance of Finance Year 2 and Accounting to the growth and success of a company. By the end of the course, you will be 1. Management Information Systems ready to walk into a job as a well-informed and 2. Financial & Management Accounting effective Financial Manager. 3. Information Technology One of our distinguishing features is that at the end of each year of our three-year Bachelor 4. Human Resource Management programmes we award separate certifi cates. This 5. Cost & Management Accounting ensures that even if you start a degree and opt out a year in, you will still have left with a certifi cate in 6. Taxation your hand.
On successful completion of Year 1, you will be Year 3 awarded the Diploma in Marketing Management. 1. Principles of Corporate Finance On successful completion of Year 2, you will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Finance. 2. Financial Management Finally, upon successful completion of Year 3, you 3. Investment will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Finance. 4. Executive Skills 5. Managing Change 6. Project (6000 words)
Assessment Written exam (unseen) - 100%
45 ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
46 Accounting & Finance Bachelor, 3 years
Our B.Sc in Accounting & Finance is a Core Modules for each year comprehensive three-year course that will introduce Year 1 you to the all the principles of accounting and fi nance. You will develop the key skills to excel in 1. Financial & Management Accounting the fi nancial marketplace. 2. Economics The course has been designed by professionally 3. Business English qualifi ed tutors, who have worked in industry, giving you the benefi t of their experience and 4. Statistics knowledge. It provides students with all the tools, 5. Business Law techniques and practice you need to succeed in a highly competitive fi nancial world. At the same 6. Business Organisation time, and in common with other CIM (BVI) courses, the course has been designed to equip you with management and marketing skills. Year 2 By the end of the course, you will have become 1. Computer Fundamentals competent in working in and around the fi nancial 2. Cost Accounting marketplace. You will graduate with a fully developed skill set essential for success in your 3. Financial Planning & Control chosen career. 4. Auditing 5. Taxation 6. Financial Management
Year 3 1. Financial Reporting 2. Performance Management & Control 3. Marketing of Financial Services 4. Global Financial Markets 5. Compliance, Ethics, and Public Governance 6. Project
Assessment Written exam (unseen) – 100%
47 DIGITAL MARKETING
BACHELOR, 3 YEARS
48 Digital Marketing Bachelor, 3 years
The Bachelor in Digital Marketing is a new and Core Modules for each year exciting course that will equip you with the skills Year 1 to undertake effective marketing in the present digital era. It will enable you to plan, implement, 1. Marketing Management and monitor effective digital marketing campaigns 2. Economics and devise marketing plans incorporating the latest digital tools and practices. At the same time, it will 3. Business Organisation increase and refi ne your business acumen and your 4. Statistics strategic management skills. 5. Business Law This course has been designed by professionals with vast experience of the digital marketing 6. Business English industry, making sure that, by the end of the course, you will have developed into a digital marketer ready to engage with new media and new markets. Year 2 Moreover, you will have acquired the skills to 1. Digital Marketing Essentials defi ne clear approaches to strategic management, 2. Consumer Behaviour learnt to understand the importance - and use - of technology in the modern business world, and 3. Digital and Mobile Marketing become an effective manager capable of working 4. Computers & Information Systems across different organisations and nations. 5. Business Decision Making 6. Practice of Marketing
Year 3 1. Digital Global Marketing 2. Executive Skills 3. Digital Marketing Planning 4. Information Technology 5. Digital Marketing Communications 6. Case Studies
Assessment Written exam (unseen) – 100%
49 Entry Requirements Entry Requirements are fl exible and vary but we generally demand:
For entry into Year 1 (Diploma) For entry into Year 3 (Bachelor) (a) Foundation Certifi cate from CIM (BVI) (a) Advanced Diploma from CIM (BVI) (b) Secondary School Leaving Certifi cate OR with a satisfactory mark (b) HND/BTEC (c) proof of good use of English (IELTS/ OR TOEFL/GCSE or equivalent) (c) 120 ECTS from an internationally recognised university in a related fi eld or For entry into Year 2 (Advanced Diploma) equivalent credits in the country of your education (a) Diploma in Marketing Management from CIM (BVI) OR OR (d) ABE Diploma Level 5 in a related subject or similar Diploma from another such (b) OND/BTEC or equivalent Body OR OR (c) ABE Diploma Level 4 in a related subject (e) Membership of the UK Institute of or similar Diploma from another such Certifi ed Chartered Accountants, the Body Chartered Institute of Bankers, the OR Chartered Insurance Institute or any other (d) 60 ECTS from an internationally Award from relevant Professional Bodies recognised university in a related fi eld or in the discipline in which you wish to equivalent credits in the country of your study education
50 Exemptions Examination Dates We welcome applications for exemptions Exams are held at approved Overseas on a subject-to-subject basis and based on Centres every JUNE and JANUARY. Generally evidence of credentials from recognised speaking, students tend to split their exams Institutions. The maximum number of over the two periods. Students wishing to exemptions allowed is 12. enter for the examinations MUST complete an examination entry form and send it to the Institute by at least the 30th of November (for Admissions the January examination) and 30th of April The decision of the Board regarding (for the June examination). admissions will be fi nal. No reason for acceptance or rejection will be given to candidates or to anyone else. CIM (BVI) Language of Instruction reserves the right to vary its admission criteria English from time to time. The Admissions Offi cer is responsible for the interpretation of the admission criteria and may impose other conditions to be satisfi ed before admission.
Commencement of Course Students may apply for admission and start their studies anytime in the year.
Duration For Diplomas, the minimum period is 9 months. For Bachelors, the minimum period is 3 years.
Please note that the Institute reserves the right to change the fees, syllabus and regulations at any time. Students re-sitting or re-taking a course or changing their centre of study assume full risk of such changes and of any additional fees applicable at the time.
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54 Nicosia, April 2018
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