PROFESSIONAL POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA (IBAKM PGDip.) PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATIONS

The Professional Post Graduate Diploma (IBAKM PGDip.) Proficiency Certification comprises of three parts for each programme; Part I, II and III with a total of eighteen (18) subjects and a project research work.  Successful completion of the Professional Post Graduate Diploma (IBAKM PGDip.) Proficiency Certification Programme qualifies candidate for induction and certification as Associate of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (AIBAKM) or Full Member of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (MIBAKM) depending on the candidate’s entry qualification in addition to the award of the professional Post Graduate Diploma (IBAKM PGDip.) proficiency certification.

The minimum entry qualification for the Professional Post Graduate Diploma (IBAKM PGDip.) Proficiency Certification is IBAKM GDip, HND, Bachelor Degree or equivalents.  For further details on admission requirements please click on Business School and select Professional and Academic Linkage Programme (PALP).

The IBAKM Professional Post Graduate Diploma Proficiency Certifications are innovative qualifications designed to train and develop human capital in the broad fields of Business Administration and Knowledge Management and related subjects, courses and disciplines.  The programme curricula is a blend of theory and practice aimed at assisting candidates acquire relevant professional knowledge, skill, expertise and experience for competence, innovation, entrepreneurship and professional practice.

The Professional Post Graduate Diploma Proficiency Certification is another innovative entry route for candidates desirous of developing a professional career in the broad fields of Business Administration and Knowledge Management towards becoming a Certified Business Administrator, Certified Knowledge Manager, Certified Professional Manager, Certified Global Manager and Licenced Consultant and Practitioner.  A list of some job roles, functions and titles undertaken by Business Administration and Knowledge Management professionals and practitioners are available on Career Prospects.

Candidates who desire the IBAKM/Master Degree combined honours qualifications must ensure they post the minimum requirement for admission into an academic Master’s Degree programme of an accredited university.  In the alternative they can sit for, pass and complete the IBAKM GDip. before proceeding to the IBAKM PGDip. should they desire the IBAKM/Master Degree combined honours qualifications.  In addition candidates must satisfy all requirements for induction into the applicable membership grade of the Institute.  Meanwhile, candidates who desires exemptions will be required to provide an acceptable transcript of courses undertaken for consideration.  Please note that all academic qualifications and degrees will be awarded by collaborating accredited tertiary institutions and universities in line with its specific academic policy.

To qualify for the Certified Business Administrator (CBA), Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM) and Certified Professional Manager (CPM) qualification candidates are expected to have at least completed the ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATIONS.  Meanwhile, to qualify for the Certified Global Manager (CGMgr.) qualification candidates are expected to have attained the MCBA/MCKM qualifications.

FEE STRUCTURE

Please click on Examination Fees and Induction Fees for details on fee structure.  Application Fee is NGN10,000, USD35 and GBP25.

APPLICATION FORM

Please complete the online membership application form