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The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Why study for a CIM qualification at Buckingham Business School?
CIM qualifications are a proven way to enhance your career in marketing. Studying at the University of Buckingham 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. Our students comment very positively about the enthusiasm and expertise of their tutors. Teaching for the next intake of students starts at the beginning of February 2010. Apply now to secure your place.
Launch of the CIM Study Centre
| Buckingham Business School's CIM Study Centre launched its first term with students commencing their professional studies in marketing on 2 September 2009. Some of the CIM students are pictured here, and are studying at Certificate level (all of whom are completing this academic year), and two of the students are at Diploma level. Pictured with the new students are Dr Jane Tapsell (Dean of the Business School), Anneke Edmonds (CIM Programme Director) and Tina Baquet. Tina's day job is as Business Development Manager at SpaFinder Europe, and she is teaching Marketing Essentials to the Certificate level students. Students pictured are Alex Lewis (Buckingham Design Associates), Andrea Bettridge (Parcelforce Worldwide), Joanna Gray (Nikken) and Laura Baxter (Inov8 Science). |  |
What can you study?
We offer the following CIM courses:
Introductory Certificate in Marketing
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Professional Certificate in Marketing
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Professional Diploma 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.
More information / how to apply
If you would like to find out more, please email the CIM Programme Director Anneke Edmonds BA DipM FCIM, Chartered Marketer, or phone the Business School on +44 (0)1280 820144.
If you would like to apply, please download and complete the application form.
Meet the faculty
Born in Germany and raised in the USA, Anneke Edmonds returned to Europe after achieving her BA from Tulane University, New Orleans, USA. She has worked as a marketing consultant in a variety of industries: retail, stationery, high tech software, Offshore banking, New Media promotions, and not-for-profit organisations. She has a particular interest in entrepreneurship and in 2005 she began teaching Adult Education classes in 'How to start up your own Business'. This lead to teaching and programme management of CIM courses in Milton Keynes, London, Moscow and she recently joined the faculty at S.P.Jain Business School in Dubai. She is researching her MPhil / DPhil in the Marketing of Services at the University of Buckingham. A Fellow of CIM, and a Chartered Marketer, Anneke is passionate about educating businesses and individuals in marketing best practice.
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.
Nigel is Programme Director, BSc Business Enterprise at the University of Buckingham and Managing Director of Nigel Adams &
Company Ltd. Nigel is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM), a Chartered Marketer and the Vice-Chairman of the East
Midlands region of the Institute.
Tina holds a Masters degree in Psychology, Sociology and Education from the Universitaet des Saarlandes, Saarbruecken, 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.
What the students say*
"The CIM Diploma is a very practical qualification; the work I completed for the assignments has already benefited me in my role. I received the top worldwide student award for the Marketing Communications module in 2008. The high standard of lecturing and quality of tutorial support Anneke provided certainly helped me to attain that award."
Nicholas Potter, Group Marketing Manager, Mortgage Acquisition, Retail Banking, Abbey
The CIM Diploma has not only allowed me to enhance my future employment prospects with the support of a professional, internationally recognised qualification, but it has also empowered me to do my job better by understanding marketing theory and applying it to my own organisation. The course is interesting, simulating and has given me the opportunity to network with my peers."
Rehka Voralia, Marketing Executive, Leica Geosystems Ltd
"No other course I have attended compares to Anneke's approach to teaching, which is fresh, current, enthusiastic, interesting and structured. The overall experience has exceeded my expectations, and can only be class as 'inspiring'. Thank you for making this experience so enjoyable and relevant."
Kelly Reader, Sales Support Manager, Countrywide Principal Services Ltd
(* These students were all taught by the Programme Director, Anneke Edmonds in other institutions prior to her launching the courses at the University of Buckingham.)
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