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Why study for a CIM qualification at Buckingham Business School?

CIM qualifications are a proven way to enhance your career in marketing with many employers now stating in job advertisements that "a CIM qualification is strongly preferred". Studying at the University of Buckingham Business School guarantees you the quality, support and resources that only a university can offer. Buckingham came top of the National Student Survey in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. We did so well because of our focus on high academic quality, good teaching, full and constructive feedback, and ongoing caring support. All our CIM tutors are qualified experts working in the field of marketing so they have practical experience of the theory they teach. Our students comment very positively about the enthusiasm and expertise of their tutors. Apply now to secure your place or contact Christine Jackman, CIM Programme Director, on +44 (0)1280 820128 or email cim@buckingham.ac.uk for an informal chat about your study options.

The first year of CIM courses at the University of Buckingham have been a great success so if you would like to join us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Serious about succeeding in marketing

What can you study?

We offer the following CIM courses:

Introductory Certificate in Marketing

  • What is Marketing?
  • Understanding Customer Relationships

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Professional Certificate in Marketing

  • Marketing Essentials
  • Assessing the Marketing Environment
  • Marketing Information and Research
  • Stakeholder Marketing

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Professional Diploma in Marketing

  • Marketing Planning Process
  • Delivering Customer Value through Marketing
  • Managing Marketing
  • Project Management in Marketing

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Study at Buckingham: special features

  • Academic staff who combine teaching excellence with industry and research experience
  • Highly interactive learning environment
  • Remote access to learning resources for research purposes
  • Small group teaching
  • Dedicated and approachable administrative to support your learning
  • Focus on developing problem-solving skills
  • Use of real-life projects to enhance learning
  • Beautiful, quiet campus
  • Friendly, welcoming atmosphere
  • Culturally diverse environment

How will a CIM qualification help you?

No matter what business sector you work in, you need practical and up to the minute knowledge to keep you abreast of the constantly evolving world of marketing - everything from new technology and channels, changing legislation, shifting consumer habits, the very latest techniques for collecting and analysing data - through to the bigger business issues around strategy and process that can give you greater credibility in your profession and beyond. The Chartered Institute of Marketing is a globally recognised organisation, representing members around the world and whose qualifications demonstrate the practical marketing abilities of those who achieve them.

More information / how to apply

If you would like to find out more, please email Christine Jackman (cim@buckingham.ac.uk), or phone +44 (0)1280 820128.

If you would like to apply, please download and complete the application form.

Meet the faculty

Christine Jackman
Christine Jackman

Christine is CIM Programme Director at the University of Buckingham and Director of her own marketing consultancy, Purple Tree Communications. Christine holds the Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, a Chartered Marketer and a member of the Thames Valley region of the Institute.

Tina Baquet
Tina Baquet

Tina holds a Masters degree in Psychology, Sociology and Education from the Universität des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken, Germany. She also holds the CIM professional Certificate in Marketing and works as Business Development Manager for world's leading spa marketing and gifting company.


Jorge Correia
Jorge Correia

Dr Jorge Pinto Correia currently works as a Commercial Analyst. His primary role is that of an internal consultant, supporting the senior management team in projects ranging from business process improvement to establishing customer service strategies. Jorge's undergraduate degree is in Computer Science with Business Economics, and his postgraduate qualification is in Service Management. His doctorate is on the identification of essential knowledge co-creation processes for effective organisational transformation of service organisations.

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