CIM ACCREDITED STUDY CENTRE


Start Date

27th + 28th April 2024


Duration

5 -6 weeks to complete a module / up to 10 months to complete the full qualification


Fees

Professional Certificate starting from AED 3,700 per module / Professional Diploma starting from AED 3,900 per module


Programme Leader

Matthew Brown / Andrew Mackenzie

Current students and Alumni of Middlesex University Dubai are eligible for an exclusive discount for the CIM Qualification. Complete the form for a member of the Admissions Team to connect with you.

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the world’s leading professional marketing body. It has over 30,000 members worldwide, including more than 3,000 Chartered Marketers.

For over 100 years, CIM has supported, represented and developed marketers, teams, leaders and the profession. It believes marketing is the critical factor in driving long term organisational performance. Its mission is to create marketing advantage for the benefit of professionals, business and society.

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Why study for a CIM qualification?

  • CIM qualifications are a proven way to boost and enhance your career prospects within the field of marketing
  • CIM courses are taught on campus by marketing professionals with a wealth of industry experience

Accredited CIM Study Centre

As one of the few accredited CIM study centres available in Dubai, Middlesex University Dubai is offering four professional CIM courses:

How are the programmes taught?

Each module will be delivered within a two-day intensive period (Saturday-Sunday) which is supported with online learning material.

The next CIM intake will commence on the 27th and 28th April 2024, places are limited so make sure you secure your place as soon as possible.

CIM CourseSeptember StartJanuary StartApril Start
Certificate in Professional Marketing ModulesApplied MarketingPlanning CampaignsCustomer Insights
Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing ModulesApplied MarketingPlanning CampaignsDigital Marketing Techniques
Diploma in Professional Marketing ModulesMarketing & Digital StrategyInnovation in MarketingDigital Customer Experience
Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing ModulesMarketing & Digital StrategyDigital OptimisationDigital Customer Experience

Note: All CIM modules are stand-alone and can be taken in any order meaning students can join at any of the three start points.

All CIM assessments are stand-alone and most CIM assessments are assignment based.

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MEET YOUR CIM TEACHING TEAM

The CIM qualification at Middlesex University Dubai is taught by leading professionals and experts in the marketing field and beyond. This ensures that students of the CIM not only gain theoretical knowledge but also build on their practical skills that can then be applied to their current role and skillset.

Matthew Brown MA, BA (Hons), HND, Dip PolGov (Open), PGCHE, MCIM, MIDM, FCMI, FHEA
Matthew Brown MA, BA (Hons), HND, Dip PolGov (Open), PGCHE, MCIM, MIDM, FCMI, FHEA
Senior Lecturer
Andrew Mackenzie MBA SFHEA
Andrew Mackenzie MBA SFHEA
Senior Lecturer, Head of Institute of Sustainable Development

Course Fees
 

Course

Module Fee (AED)

(3 modules per course)

Total Fee (AED)One-time payment discounted fee (AED)
Professional Certificate Level3,70011,1009,600
Professional Diploma Level3,90011,7009,900

*Please note that this does not include membership, assessments fees or the required textbooks.

Entry Requirements

Certificate Level

A minimum of one year’s experience in the industry or a relevant level 3 qualification (E.g. A levels, AS level, International Baccalaureate diploma, level 3 NVQ)

Work experience may be as Marketing Executive or Marketing Assistant, Sale Executive or Sales/Marketing Support. Typically, individuals would be dealing with customer enquiries, research and/or tactical campaign implementation.

If English is not the first language, applicant will also need to provide evidence of achieving one of the following English Language qualifications within the last two years: IELTS Academic Module with overall score of 6.5 (each component pass mark must be 6.0 or above) or Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English grade B or above. CIM will consider other equivalent alternatives.

Diploma Level

You’ll need to have a minimum of two years’ experience working in the industry at an operational level or a relevant Level 4 qualification to study the Diploma in Professional Marketing. (E.g. Higher national certificate (HNC), level 4 NVQ, Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business)

Work experience may be as Marketing Manager or Sales Manager/Rep. Typically, these people would be dealing with staff, budget and planning of campaign and other similar activities.

If English is not the first language, applicant will also need to provide evidence of achieving one of the following English Language qualifications within the last two years: IELTS Academic Module with overall score of 6.5 (each component pass mark must be 6.0 or above) or Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English grade B or above. CIM will consider other equivalent alternatives.

*Please note that these are guidelines only and we ask that you contact us to discuss your study options.

Exemptions from Modules

CIM offers modular exemptions on some of its qualifications through its Accredited Degrees programme. Below is a table of what alumni of Middlesex University Dubai are currently exempt from*:


 

MDX Dubai Qualification

CIM Module Exemptions

 

Applied Marketing

Planning Campaigns

Marketing & Digital Strategy

BA Honours Business Management with Marketing

 

BA Honours Marketing

MSc Strategic Marketing

MSc Corporate and Marketing Communications

MSc Digital Marketing

MBA Marketing Pathway

MBA Innovation & Entrepreneurship

MBA Islamic Economy

MBA (All other Pathways)

 

*Please note that these exemptions are only permitted for a certain amount of time after graduating.

  • Students must register as a CIM member within 3 years of graduating to claim the exemptions
  • Student has up to 5 years from graduating to complete the additional module(s) to gain full qualification
  • To have exemption(s) confirmed the student will need to send a copy of their degree certificate and transcript to: [email protected]

Other university degrees are also recognised by CIM. You can find out if your university is recognised by clicking here: www.cim.co.uk/qualifications/graduate-gateway/

Students who study at Middlesex University Dubai can take advantage of our support services including the Library and the Centre for Academic Success.

FAQ

CIM is a globally recognised professional body for marketing. It is highly sought-after by employers because it tests the application of knowledge, meaning CIM graduates more equipped to be successful marketeers.  

CIM qualifications are designed by employers to ensure that they cover what employers are looking for in prospective employees. 

CIM carefully audits its accredited study centers to ensure quality. There are very few approved providers in the UAE, and MDX is one of them. 

CIM assessment are work-based assessments, typically reports, plans and audit and would typically be based on the organization you work for.

Assignment submission is carefully timed to CIM exam board dates.  If you feel you are not ready for the assignment, then you need to let us know as soon as possible so that we can support you with a different time frame and avoid any unnecessary CIM charges.

MDX offer an intensive weekend programme to fit around the busy working life of marketing professionals.  The weekends are designed to deliver as much content as possible to enable you to develop your understanding post-class.  Only 1 weekend per module is scheduled, and it is in your best interest to ensure you attend.  In addition, CIM require at least 75% attendance of face-to-face sessions.
Should you find that you are unable to attend a weekend session, please let MDX know as soon as possible. If you have already paid for the module, you will be transferred to the next sitting of that module with no extra charges from MDX.  However, there may be additional CIM costs.

MDX will provide you with pre-reading material to bring you up to speed prior to the module, as well as a study schedule to direct you to what should be read after the teaching weekend to help develop your understanding of the module.

Students are also able to have 1-on-1 time with tutors.

Students also receive one set of written feedback on their assignment to help improve their work prior to submission to CIM for marking.

In addition, as a CIM member you will have access to a huge range of support material for both your assessments and your career development. These include thousands of journals and trade press, thought leadership documents, podcasts, networking events, and online training.

The CIM teaching team is made up of individuals who have both industry and academic experience which is required by CIM. Most have extensive commercial experience. The program director has worked extensively with CIM around the world and has written one of the module textbooks.

Teaching team – Matt Brown https://www.mdx.ac.ae/about-us/our-people/staff-detail/matthew-stuart-brown  & Andrew MacKenzie https://www.mdx.ac.ae/about-us/our-people/staff-detail/andrew-mackenzie

Fees for tuition come from the university and can be found here - https://www.mdx.ac.ae/cim-accredited. These are paid directly to MDX
As a professional course there are membership and assessment fees paid directly to CIM – details can be found here - https://www.cim.co.uk/qualifications/